commodores

noun

plural of commodore
as in admirals

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  1. admirals
  2. skippers
  3. commanders
Noun
  • However, many say graft has only worsened under the aegis of generals and admirals.
    — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The country’s most senior generals and admirals are expected to provide unvarnished military counsel to the president and swear an oath to defend the Constitution.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of admirals
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  • The American League and National League teams will be managed by John Schneider and Dave Roberts, respectively, the skippers of last year’s World Series clubs.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Definition of skippers
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  • Sources told the Wall Street Journal Arab intelligence detected preparations for a wider war, including the deployment of Iranian commanders, weapons, and intelligence to regional militias aligned with the regime.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Israel said its strikes in southern Lebanon, which killed at least 11 people, targeted two Hezbollah commanders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
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