teardrop
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"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
Also here is a 1934 Chrysler Airflow Series CU Sedan, featuring a teardrop design first introduced by aeronautical automobile pioneer Paul Jaray, who designed Zeppelins before turning to automobiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
But his simple meant exquisite Valencian tomatoes, teardrop in shape, premium Andalusian olive oil and ciabatta bread from the vaunted Horno de Valencia bakery.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
The drop could be a drop of oil or a teardrop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Velvet boxes hold ornate bracelets and teardrop earrings and necklaces dripping with gold and gems.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
In a meticulously crafted stop-motion world of gritty dockside poverty, a starving waif discovers the neglected girl in a shabby home weeps not teardrops but pearls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
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
Another trick: thinking of teardrops as though they’re globules of Dr Pepper.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2023
Splashing her face and looking up, Alma Ember focused to see if she could distinguish between the teardrops and water.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
