swoosh
- noun
- /swuːʃ/
- The grey Nike Shox R4 shoes' swoosh has blue stitches all over it, while blue and pink mini triangles are placed on the heel panel.
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Watch on YouTubeI think that the Nike Swoosh is going to continue to hold.
- I think that the Nike Swoosh is going to continue to hold.
- Dare I say it's a Nike swoosh in reverse.
Examples
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Whenever I look at the pics, my attention always goes to that white swoosh.
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The twain was launched totally on the east coast; the characteristic is a red, white, and blue accent, including the top and lining, Nike swoosh, and soles.
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With a sudden swoosh, the spot grew into a familiar blue globe.
Fiction book (2001) -
So I'm going to delete these two extra pieces here, and what I'm left with are four separate kind of swoosh shapes.
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This cloud just struck my fancy as it reminded me of the Nike "swoosh," only in reverse.
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Wearing a black polo shirt with a Nike swoosh, Mr. Milliron has an athletic build and a friendly demeanor as he offers a tour of the company's new 27,000-square-foot downtown office in Austin.
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Logos can simply be the name of the brand, the initials of the brand, or a graphic that's really recognizable like the Nike swoosh or the Lacoste crocodile.
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You'll find plenty of visuals on the new Covert line: bold red paint, the unmistakable 'Swoosh' on the crown, and large cavity, pushing perimeter weighting to its limits.
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The artist painted a graceful swoosh across the canvas to evoke a sense of movement.
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As I sketched, the curving swoosh added a dynamic feel to the design of the logo.
Synonyms
A wide movement of the hand or arm
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Etymology
Swoosh later became a name for a long, curved shape that looks like a quick movement, like the mark you imagine from a fast 'swoosh' sound. That's why designers use a swoosh to show speed and energy.