blazon

verb

Definition of blazonnext
1
as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly their very public canoodling has pretty much blazoned the fact that they are having an affair

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2
as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the city's waterfront has been blazoned with banners celebrating the festival of tall ships

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Recent Examples of blazon Buc-ee's convenience stores have a loyal following in the company's home state of Texas, but that doesn't mean the beaver-blazoning franchise hasn't gotten its fair share of complaints. — Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Mar. 2026 Instead, the 1928 Banana Massacre that blazoned headlines in its day became buried in history, kept alive by a few Colombian journalists who wrote accounts of it, as well as stories passed down locally generation to generation. — Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024 Before booking tours and excursions, some reef advocates recommend seeking out businesses blazoned with EarthCheck or EcoTourism Australia certifications, which identifies outfitters and accommodations that have made efforts toward sustainability. — Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 There were Disney characters blazoned on the curtains, the soap, the armoire. — James Marcus, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2019 The far-right white nationalist Identitarian movement’s symbol, blazoned in gold against a black background, is the circle of an aspis, the round shield that was a Spartan warrior’s principal piece of equipment. — Myke Cole, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazon
  1. publish
  2. adorn
  3. announce
  4. decorate
  5. proclaim
  6. declare
  7. advertise
  8. post
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  • Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require.
    — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
  • In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.
    — Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of publish
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  • Think slip-ons with rivets or studs, flats adorned with pearls, or sneakers with dainty floral embroidery.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • Its ears, tall and adorned with turquoise paint, are as big as the couple standing beside me, admiring it.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
Definition of adorn
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  • Developers of The District at Ten Mile, a 220-acre commercial project near the Ten Mile Road and I-84 interchange in Meridian, have announced more than a dozen new businesses coming to the site.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Inpro announced the Mint Hill location at 10681 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, according to a statement from the company.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of announce
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  • Rupnik had been one of the most celebrated contemporary religious artists in the Catholic Church, designing stylized mosaics that decorate churches and basilicas around the world, including at Lourdes and the Vatican.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Behind the two men is an antique-style table with dragons decorating the legs, upon which sit two porcelain bird statues and a small pot filled with purple and white flowers.
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of decorate
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  • The police department received state accreditation, which the mayor and police director have proclaimed demonstrates that officers have implemented modern policing practices.
    — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Last year, Thumbtack proclaimed 2025 as The Year of the Backyard – for the second year in a row.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of proclaim
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  • Two people were declared dead at the scene and four others, including a 2-year-old boy, were transported to Harborview Medical Center, the fire department said in a statement.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Gabriel Edwards was declared to have died July 1 after his helicopter ditched in the Arabian Sea.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of declare
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  • Sara Nelson, a Democrat who had advertised her willingness to challenge the harm-reduction consensus, won a seat on the city council the same year and became its president two years later.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • The shooting occurred after a 311 complaint warned the city a week earlier that social media posts were advertising plans to serve alcohol at an unlicensed business without a liquor license.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of advertise
Verb
  • What started as posting photos of her adorable kitty became a full-time career.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lynsi Snyder, In-N-Out's president, said in a statement posted on social media that an employee was shot and killed.
    — Vanessa Navarrete, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of post

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