blazon

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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 After the pope’s election, Grandstand began selling No. 14 White Sox jerseys, which the team retired in 2015 to honor slugger Paul Konerko, but have since found new appeal with Pope Leo 14 blazoned on the back. Bill Kirkos, CNN Money, 21 July 2025 Where once the necktie blazoned out a specific identity from the general background of tailored gray, now everything counts. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024 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 lines at The Washington Post’s downtown office Thursday as fans sought to buy a copy of the day’s paper celebrating the win and a 12-page commemorative edition with a single-word headline blazoned across the top of the front page: CHAMPS! Washington Post, 2 Nov. 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 The packaging—blazoned in #millennialpink with a fashion illo of lashes or lips—admittedly speaks to a slightly younger demo (as do the $10.50 glitter pots). Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2017
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  • See hummingbird migration map Hummingbird Central tracks hummingbirds across the country and has published an interactive hummingbird migration map for 2026.
    James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Her writing has also been published in Forbes Advisor, CNN Underscored, USA Today Blueprint, Slickdeals Money, and Newsweek.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The bandshell, seating 4,000, was adorned with minarets and the park and Biscayne Boulevard dressed with statues and Sphinx representations.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Later in the evening, the star switched things up, changing into a butter-yellow matching set adorned with sparkles and floral appliqués.
    Essence, Essence, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • On Saturday afternoon, CPAC announced the results of a straw poll of attendees.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The Raiders’ valuation has soared to nearly eight billion dollars, largely owing to high stadium revenues; earlier this year, Clark County, home to Las Vegas, announced school-budget cuts.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.
    Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Improving Americans’ nutrition is a major pillar of Kennedy’s loudly proclaimed MAHA agenda.
    Arthur Caplan, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Paris Barraza Police have declared an unlawful assembly near the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, urging people to avoid the area, according to a public safety alert issued Saturday evening.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • When Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu posted videos to rebut viral claims of his death, Grok declared the footage fake — swiftly debunked, yet already spread.
    Hollie McKay, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • Hundreds of posts from angry attendees flooded social media sites this weekend, many of whom said the event was a far cry from what was advertised.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • An Ace Hardware in Titusville featured a photo of the astronaut crew on its sign, advertising that the store carries all supplies needed for launch-viewing.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • The Heat is now 14-4 this season when posting an offensive rebounding percentage of more than 35%.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Canada posted 2 hits and 4 RBIs, Boswell had 2 hits and 3 RBIs and Garza tallied 3 hits and 4 RBIs.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Blazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazon. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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