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chrome

[krohm] / kroʊm /
NOUN
bells and whistles
Synonyms
WEAK
accessories added features attractive features dressing extras gongs trappings
NOUN
yellow
Synonyms
STRONG
amber bisque blond buff cream gold ivory lemon saffron sand
WEAK
tawny xanthous
VERB
plate
Synonyms
STRONG
anodize bronze cover electroplate enamel encrust face flake foil gild laminate layer nickel overlay platinize scale silver stratify

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But should it become necessary to defend the honor of the Empire, a chrome button on the steering wheel activates Infinity Mode.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I also had one of those groovy chrome arched floor lamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Hexavalent chromium, commonly known as chrome, is best known for providing shiny, rust-resistant coating to auto parts, aviation components and tools.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

And while there’s also a lot of personality emanating from the chrome hearts, no one onstage is trying to reinterpret the songs from outside their known, established frameworks.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Sunnysides has a soda fountain counter, which is speckled bloodstone red with chrome trim and has a row of round swivel-seat stools screwed to the floor along beside it.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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