teardrop

That had to be a whiff of flop-sweat from the Atlanta 1996 games’ blue blob mascot, something like an anthropomorphized teardrop, originally named Whatizit for the obvious reaction it generated, and later just Izzy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Only a few years ago, he was a mystery, this international big man from Paris with an ectomorphic frame, graceful moves and a gentle, looping teardrop of a jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Many are rendered in his signature teardrop style, where droplets hold fragments of memory and history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026

"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.

From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026

He pulled his lips together, closed his eyes, and I watched the first teardrop fall down the side of his cheek.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

A few rows over is sea blush, with pink inflorescences that produce two types of seeds — some shaped like teardrops, others like tiny cups.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023

They are shaped like fat teardrops and range in color from green to maroon to a dark, almost black, shade of purple.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023

In contrast to its rigid square border, a softness is found from the stems that flow in and out of each other, blossoming flowers and teardrops like loose petals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2023

Another trick: thinking of teardrops as though they’re globules of Dr Pepper.

From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2023

She’s wearing a green headscarf decorated with white teardrops, and makeup that shows off her dark eyes.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan