teardrop
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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
Bright teardrop earrings hang from metal tins filled with Japanese cooling beads.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
It was one of the draccus’ scales, smooth and black, roughly as big as my palm, and shaped like a teardrop.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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
Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, the artist’s daughter, posed for the first portrait with temporary tattoos of butterflies and teardrops applied by Kiki Smith.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
The teardrops on many artists’ guitars are caused by Ticketmaster, according to Ms. Brown.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
All her frustration and sadness began to bubble up to the surface, sliding out of her in hot teardrops.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
