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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert
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as in swipes
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole
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Recent Examples of stripes
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The contrast stripes running down the sides of the legs add a fun, sporty touch.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
The red, white and blue design is similar to the 1976 special edition plate issued for the country's bicentennial, a stars and stripes design that won an award during its time.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Slocum said that so far, voters of all political stripes have been apprehensive about these facilities.
—Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
These flags place their square of 50 stars dead center within the stripes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Shaw is well-liked in the entertainment industry, having earned his stripes over years of communications work at several major companies.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Pairs of multibar angelfish, with their zebra-like stripes and bright yellow bellies, darted across a field of silvery staghorn coral.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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Available in calming blue stripes, brown stripes, or solid beige, the chair is a no-brainer pick for an instant home upgrade.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripes
streaks
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Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.—
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The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.—
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“Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripes. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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