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Recent Examples of cockade
French revolutionaries pinned cockades to their clothes; suffragettes slung purple-and-green sashlike ribbons across their chests.
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Alice Robb, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
As a general and eventual emperor, Napoleon wore the cockade to symbolize his own revolutionary leadership.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2023
Lafayette, on his return to France in 1779, was a hero with all the glamour of revolution clinging to his cockade, as charismatic as Che Guevara in the sixties, but with a better character.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2021
Later, the tricolour seeped out from the cockade into the broader political sphere and is now immortalised in the French flag, a symbol of national identity and unity.
—The Economist, 17 June 2020
In revolutionary France, the Marquis de Lafayette, the same French aristocrat who fought in the American revolutionary war, is said to have designed the red, blue and white cockade.
—The Economist, 17 June 2020
Nearly 500 costume makers and enthusiasts from around the world converged on the DoubleTree Hotel at Hazard Center this weekend for panels on makeup transformations, fun with fosshape, beginner embroidery and ribbon cockades.
—David Garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 May 2018
Alice Robb, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
As a general and eventual emperor, Napoleon wore the cockade to symbolize his own revolutionary leadership.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2023
Lafayette, on his return to France in 1779, was a hero with all the glamour of revolution clinging to his cockade, as charismatic as Che Guevara in the sixties, but with a better character.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2021
Later, the tricolour seeped out from the cockade into the broader political sphere and is now immortalised in the French flag, a symbol of national identity and unity.
—The Economist, 17 June 2020
In revolutionary France, the Marquis de Lafayette, the same French aristocrat who fought in the American revolutionary war, is said to have designed the red, blue and white cockade.
—The Economist, 17 June 2020
Nearly 500 costume makers and enthusiasts from around the world converged on the DoubleTree Hotel at Hazard Center this weekend for panels on makeup transformations, fun with fosshape, beginner embroidery and ribbon cockades.
—David Garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cockade
Noun
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In addition to winning silver at the U.S. Winter Cup in February, the 17-year-old claimed gold on floor exercise, silver on beam, and bronze on vault at the 2025 Osijek World Cup.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Her character was dressed in a stylish silver jacket and red ensemble from Patricia Field, who designed the costumes in the original series.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a reason why its name appears on vehicle’s badge after all.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Cunningham had his Prichard Police badge and weapon on him, according to authorities, WKRG reported.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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And the rising price of gold didn’t seem to deter brands from gravitating to the precious metal.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Platinum has returned as a precious metals star, delivery fat profits as investors rotate funds out of gold, the sector leader.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Now, a rosette will be placed next to his name at the Walls of the Missing at Lorraine American Cemetery in France.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Now that McCook has been accounted for, a rosette has been placed next to his name on the Walls of the Missing.—
June 4,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
Noun
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They’re designed with double reverse pleats, a zip and button fly, and angled side pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Stay up to date on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deal analysis by hitting the follow button below.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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During the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties, bronze vessels were primarily used for sacrifices to ancestors.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The competition’s silver medal went to 30-year-old Israeli-Russian Vitaly Starikov, and the bronze was awarded to an American, 26-year-old Minneapolis native Evren Ozel.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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There is not normally an upside to losing a star player through injury for a lengthy period, but Kaoru Mitoma’s absence from the last 16 games of the 2023-24 season had a silver lining for Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In the prequel, wildcard Edwards is discharged from the SEALs after an operation, and his coveted trident insignia is removed from his uniform.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Fashion as an insignia of belonging is at the forefront of the conversation.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cockade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockade. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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