as in symbol
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the oil company uses a scallop shell as its emblem
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Recent Examples of emblem
Art Deco, an emblem of the Roaring ’20s, remains one of the most enduring and revolutionary design movements of all time.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The looming threat of AI has continued to panic Hollywood with Norwood now an emblem of that fear.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
On the famous byway out front, a large white Route 66 emblem is painted on the road.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Beer bottles litter the foreground, blunt emblems of drunk driving.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The looming threat of AI has continued to panic Hollywood with Norwood now an emblem of that fear.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
On the famous byway out front, a large white Route 66 emblem is painted on the road.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Beer bottles litter the foreground, blunt emblems of drunk driving.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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Click the Save or Save As icon (the diskette symbol) to store your changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its leather jackets became a cultural symbol in the ’90s and 2000s — worn by legends like Biggie and Dipset — representing pride, toughness, and self-expression.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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City officials hope the slogan, and the accompanying logo, help rally pride in the community and become a lasting part of Santa Clara’s identity.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Shuttled in on golf carts to a powder pink carpet, models, media and micro-celebrities mingled as staff passed out marbled Jell-O shots and macarons stamped with the VS logo.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Site’s two acres comprise Uganda’s trademark red soil and sit on top of Buziga, one of the highest points in Kampala.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dave Canales’ trademark optimism feels warranted entering Week 7.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Zhang’s signature style—an inventive blend of stop-motion, 2D hand-drawing, and experimental storytelling—has become a hallmark of her work, drawing attention for both its artistic innovation and emotional resonance.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Definite intention—that is a Wittenberg hallmark.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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