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Recent Examples of chevron The gray, white, and blue stripes, accented with an intermittent chevron pattern, add interest, while moderate distressing helps disguise everyday wear and tear. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 Cleaning parquet flooring—a type of wooden floor made of small wood inlays arranged in geometric patterns like herringbone, chevron, or basket weave—is a particularly sensitive task. Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026 Its chevron of black, brown, light blue, pink and white stripes on the left of the rainbow represent racial diversity, transgender people and those living with or who had died from HIV/AIDS. Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026 According to the news release, there is a design gradient on the livery that’s a repeat of a Cadillac chevron, giving a nod to General Motors’ co-ownership and Cadillac’s symbol. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chevron
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Noun
  • Felix won silver that year in the 200-meter sprint.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In the trash, investigators also found a piece of silver duct tape.
    Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Co-owner Nikki Velazquez designed the space with green walls, gold accents and velvet furniture.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Yet the fortune generated by Silicon Valley in the past few decades has exceeded the value of all the gold discovered during the first California boom 200 times over, even adjusted for inflation.
    Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Already McCue has observed an agave, a rosette shape succulent, folding and unfolding its leaves over the course of days.
    Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
  • To indicate he has been accounted for, a rosette will be placed next to his name.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The small button closure on the V-neck adds a unique design element that’s so cute for warm weather.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • During his audition, all four judges turned their chairs for the contestant, with Gwen Stefani hitting her red button during the song’s first verse.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • So journalists, wear the badge with pride.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Millwall was blindsided by the educational pamphlet that featured the southeast London club’s badge edited onto an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan robe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • During an unveiling ceremony ahead of the Galaxy's matchup with Real Salt Lake, Jones joined fans and former teammates as the 9-foot-tall bronze statue was debuted by artists Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The foliage is stunning, with silvery bluish-green leaves that change hues to bronze and copper in the fall.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Sony's case has a pleasing magnetic clasp instead of a zipper; the Bose case is smaller and more compact, matching the headphones' tighter, closed dimensions.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026

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“Chevron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chevron. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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