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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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The original plan included an open-pit mine, followed by years of underground mining to extract the remaining precious copper, gold and silver.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ortega wore the look with Jimmy Choo shoes and silver Rainbow K jewelry that added contrast.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Walkup prices this year were Platinum $2,295; Interactive $1,695; Film and Television badge $1,395 and Music badge $995.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This year, Gen Con badges cost the following: Four-day badges: $155, up from $143 in 2024.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Smith won gold at the 2022 worlds, which McKeown did not compete in.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The first season focused on Jeffrey Dahmer, with Evan Peters winning Emmy gold for his portrayal of the titular serial killer responsible for the death of at least 17 boys and young men between 1978 and 1991.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The broad leaves are thick and fleshy, growing as attractive rosettes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Weeds don’t stand a chance beneath the dense rosettes of velvety silver-gray foliage characteristic of lamb’s ear.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Two customizable red buttons are positioned on the left edge, while a volume rocker and the combined power button/fingerprint sensor are located on the right.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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The buttons are supposed to mimic the look of glass that flows like liquid.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Australia’s Lani Pallister took bronze in 15:41.18.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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To move into the silver tier, a municipality must meet all bronze level requirements and also implement between four and eight projects.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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By Erik Shilling Porsche Photo : Porsche Photo : Porsche The Black Edition insignia in the Porsche Taycan Black Edition.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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That includes on the concourse and in the home clubhouse, though the stadium’s seats still have top hat insignias on them.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cockade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockade. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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