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
Mistakes like falsely claiming that a tattoo or a baseball cap with an emblem is evidence of gang membership or criminal activity.
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Howard Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Although subtle, the W16 F1 car will feature an orange Mercedes logo on the nose instead of the conventional silver emblem.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Teeth are emblems of character, people have long believed, whether consciously or unconsciously.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Batman Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a Bat emblem.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
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Howard Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Although subtle, the W16 F1 car will feature an orange Mercedes logo on the nose instead of the conventional silver emblem.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Teeth are emblems of character, people have long believed, whether consciously or unconsciously.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Batman Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a Bat emblem.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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The Museum also provided special paper to make paper cranes, a long-time symbol of peace.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The mint green cover has the cutout of a lock symbol over the disc.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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Home Depot spokesperson Beth Marlowe said late Friday that the company had not approved the party to use its branding or logo.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Design services for ads or logos can be categorized as marketing or contractors, depending on your preference.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the video, Blippi wears his signature blue-and-orange striped hat with his orange glasses and suspenders, and many of his co-stars (kids and grown-ups too) try out his trademark look.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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Or one of the forward’s trademark bendy-legged dribbles?—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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In mice that were specially bred to develop the same kinds of brain changes as humans with Alzheimer’s disease, a low-lithium diet revved the buildup of sticky proteins that form plaques and tangles in the brains that are hallmarks of the disease.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Southerners know the importance of hospitality—but in today’s world, carving out intentional spaces sans technology may be the new hallmark of gracious living.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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