[…] and Nature had moreover wrote GENTLEMAN with so fair a hand in every line of his countenance, that even his tarnish’d gold-laced hat and huge cockade of flimsy taffeta became him; […]
Source: wiktionary
Cockade
/kɑˈkeɪd/
Synonyms for "cockade" (45 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (14)
Related words (22)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adorn, archaic designation, armory, badge, baton.
- Sentence evidence is available for cockade, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cockade".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cockade"
Keep "cockade" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cockade" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cockade", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cockade" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
8 entriesceremonial cockadefashion cockadefederal cockademilitary cockaderevolutionary cockaderosette cockaderoyalist cockadetricolor cockade
Collocations
12 entriesblue cockadeceremonial cockadecockade ribbonfashion ornamenthat cockadehat decorationmilitary cockademilitary insigniaornamental cockadepolitical emblemrosette badgetricolor cockade
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The escort were two mounted patriots in red caps and tri-coloured cockades, armed with national muskets and sabres, who rode one on either side of him.
Source: wiktionary
Through the park railings these glances beheld men and women riding in the Row, […] solitary horsemen looking unsociable, and solitary women followed at a long distance by a groom with a cockade to his hat and a leather belt over his tight-fitting coat.
Source: wiktionary
On the bank of the river in French territory lies a wrecked plane bearing the cockade of the French service.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cockade"?
Closest matches include adorn, archaic designation, armory, badge, baton.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cockade"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.