Stripe
noun
A long thin line or band in a different color or texture from the surface it is on.
The flag of United States has red and white stripes.
Often appears as...
- stripe of color
- stripe on clothes
noun
A type or category of people or things having a common feature or features.
He's a politician of a different stripe.
Often appears as...
- different stripe
- of the same stripe
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Idiomatic
noun
In military, a chevron or insignia on a uniform indicating rank or length of service.
He earned another stripe and got promoted.
Often appears as...
- earn a stripe
- add a stripe
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Approving
noun
A long thin line or band in a different color or texture from the surface it is on.
The flag of United States has red and white stripes.
Often appears as...
- stripe of color
- stripe on clothes
noun
A type or category of people or things having a common feature or features.
He's a politician of a different stripe.
Often appears as...
- different stripe
- of the same stripe
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
In military, a chevron or insignia on a uniform indicating rank or length of service.
He earned another stripe and got promoted.
Often appears as...
- earn a stripe
- add a stripe
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Pattern Indication
Used to describe patterns on objects, often found on clothes, animals, or designs.
Her dress has blue and yellow stripes.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Contrast
'Stripe' implies a visual difference that often stands out against its surroundings.
The zebra's black stripes contrast with its white body.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Occurrence
Stripes can occur naturally, not just in design, like on a tiger or in rock formations.
The sedimentary rock had layers of stripes in it.
Pro Tip 1/3Pattern Indication
Used to describe patterns on objects, often found on clothes, animals, or designs.
Her dress has blue and yellow stripes.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Contrast
'Stripe' implies a visual difference that often stands out against its surroundings.
The zebra's black stripes contrast with its white body.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Occurrence
Stripes can occur naturally, not just in design, like on a tiger or in rock formations.
The sedimentary rock had layers of stripes in it.
Pro Tip 1/3Pattern Indication
Used to describe patterns on objects, often found on clothes, animals, or designs.
Her dress has blue and yellow stripes.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Contrast
'Stripe' implies a visual difference that often stands out against its surroundings.
The zebra's black stripes contrast with its white body.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Occurrence
Stripes can occur naturally, not just in design, like on a tiger or in rock formations.
The sedimentary rock had layers of stripes in it.
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Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, if you look at the two of them together, this little chap has more of a continuous stripe going along this way, whereas this one's a bit more broken. It looks like a spot. So, we're calling this one Spot for the time being and this one Stripe. And he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother. He is going to be a challenge, I can see it already.
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Schrödinger's cat: A...
you'll see them trace out a pattern that's characteristic of wave a set of stripes - regions with many electrons separated by regions where there are none at all. Block one of the slits and the stripes go away. This shows that the pattern is a result of each electron going through both slits at the same time.
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
continuous stripe going along this way whereas this one's a bit more broken looks like a spot so this is we're calling this one spot for the time being and this one strike and he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother he is going to be a challenge i can see it already
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Particles and waves: The...
Each electron is detected at a specific place at a specific time, like a particle. But when you repeat the experiment many times, all the individual electrons trace out a pattern of stripes, characteristic of wave behavior. The idea that particles behave like waves, and vice versa,
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore it makes him a little bit more possessive with the cubs getting stronger and feistier their days being able to live with giles
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Jupiter 101 PIPE National...
can be observed in its atmosphere. About 44 miles thick, the atmosphere is a canvas of stripes and storms, churning across the giant planet. Their colors range between shades of whites, yellows, browns, and reds, all caused by the different chemical make up of each area.
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Connecting all the dots...
biggest stripe we have how do we take care of our child and really give that the love and compassion that we need but that's not what the universe sort of saw for me so I had to be humble about it and had cancer and in those days nobody discussing she
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What really matters at...
systems, bricks and mortar. We have tons of input for designers of all stripes to work with. We know, for example, from research what's most important to people who are closer to comfort; feeling unburdened and unburdening to those they love;
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Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore makes him a little bit more possessive
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Cuttlefish Mimics Being...
goliath is deceived the small male now displays a white stripe just like the real female to deter his advances
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, if you look at the two of them together, this little chap has more of a continuous stripe going along this way, whereas this one's a bit more broken. It looks like a spot. So, we're calling this one Spot for the time being and this one Stripe. And he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother. He is going to be a challenge, I can see it already.
Video examples
Schrödinger's cat: A...
you'll see them trace out a pattern that's characteristic of wave a set of stripes - regions with many electrons separated by regions where there are none at all. Block one of the slits and the stripes go away. This shows that the pattern is a result of each electron going through both slits at the same time.
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
continuous stripe going along this way whereas this one's a bit more broken looks like a spot so this is we're calling this one spot for the time being and this one strike and he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother he is going to be a challenge i can see it already
Video examples
Particles and waves: The...
Each electron is detected at a specific place at a specific time, like a particle. But when you repeat the experiment many times, all the individual electrons trace out a pattern of stripes, characteristic of wave behavior. The idea that particles behave like waves, and vice versa,
Video examples
Best Tiger Cub Moments...
is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore it makes him a little bit more possessive with the cubs getting stronger and feistier their days being able to live with giles
Video examples
Jupiter 101 PIPE National...
can be observed in its atmosphere. About 44 miles thick, the atmosphere is a canvas of stripes and storms, churning across the giant planet. Their colors range between shades of whites, yellows, browns, and reds, all caused by the different chemical make up of each area.
Video examples
Connecting all the dots...
biggest stripe we have how do we take care of our child and really give that the love and compassion that we need but that's not what the universe sort of saw for me so I had to be humble about it and had cancer and in those days nobody discussing she
Video examples
What really matters at...
systems, bricks and mortar. We have tons of input for designers of all stripes to work with. We know, for example, from research what's most important to people who are closer to comfort; feeling unburdened and unburdening to those they love;
Video examples
Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore makes him a little bit more possessive
Video examples
Cuttlefish Mimics Being...
goliath is deceived the small male now displays a white stripe just like the real female to deter his advances
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Michael Phelps
American Athlete
And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.
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Ronald Reagan
American President
It's silly talking about how many years we will have to spend in the jungles of Vietnam when we could pave the whole country and put parking stripes on it and still be home by Christmas.
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Gillian Jacobs
American Actress
I am trying to break free from my stripes addiction, but the pull is strong! I need help buying non-stripes.
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Ernest Gaines
American Writer
Question everything. Every stripe, every star, every word spoken. Everything.
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Austin Rivers
American Basketball Player
I've earned every stripe that I've gotten. I've earned every playing time.
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Alun Wyn Jones
Welsh Athlete
I wear my stripes on my sleeve, and I am not afraid to show them.
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Stacey Dooley
English Director
I've earned my stripes; I don't need to prove myself to anyone.
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Franklin Knight Lane
American Politician
My stars and my stripes are your dream and your labors.
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Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
I am a little obsessed with stripes.
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Edgardo Osorio
Designer
I never met a stripe I didn't like.
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Michael Phelps
American Athlete
And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.
Quote examples
Ronald Reagan
American President
It's silly talking about how many years we will have to spend in the jungles of Vietnam when we could pave the whole country and put parking stripes on it and still be home by Christmas.
Quote examples
Gillian Jacobs
American Actress
I am trying to break free from my stripes addiction, but the pull is strong! I need help buying non-stripes.
Quote examples
Ernest Gaines
American Writer
Question everything. Every stripe, every star, every word spoken. Everything.
Quote examples
Austin Rivers
American Basketball Player
I've earned every stripe that I've gotten. I've earned every playing time.
Quote examples
Alun Wyn Jones
Welsh Athlete
I wear my stripes on my sleeve, and I am not afraid to show them.
Quote examples
Stacey Dooley
English Director
I've earned my stripes; I don't need to prove myself to anyone.
Quote examples
Franklin Knight Lane
American Politician
My stars and my stripes are your dream and your labors.
Quote examples
Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
I am a little obsessed with stripes.
Quote examples
Edgardo Osorio
Designer
I never met a stripe I didn't like.
Example 1 of 10
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