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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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The Black Badge specification features a dark-anodized grille and hood figurine in the place of chrome brightwork—younger, fresher, more nocturnal, but also nicely understated, which I like.

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

The droid doesn’t have a face, just that George Lucas-designed chrome head that looks like a drawing of a Borzoi from memory.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

I saw fluorescent lights and mottled chrome showerheads above the shoulders of my teammates.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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