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Recent Examples of blazonry
Pathetic, summer seeks by blazonry Of color to conceal her swift decrease.
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Annika Neklason, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Annika Neklason, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazonry
Noun
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Add on top a bottle design that, rather than falling into the cliché of having gem-like adornments, had Bulgari referencing its DNA with subtle sophistication via essential lines inspired by Roman columns and recalling a person’s neckline.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood wears a complicated shorts suit with Hue tights and floral adornments on her heels.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Of course, all this finery depended upon the relentless slaughter of elephants, their tusks brutally torn off, leaving the animals virtually defenseless, or often dead.—
Anthony R. Cannella,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Greeting you upon arrival is a small army of attendants, dressed in Dior finery, who usher you into the expansive waiting area.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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There’s something here for nearly all our favorite summer activities—tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and plenty of outdoor apparel.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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Menswear Showing at: Man/Woman Story: Based in South Africa, Man/Woman newcomer Daniel Sher joined his mother-in-law’s apparel manufacturing business, Together MFK, in 2016 before launching his fun, colorful brand.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
4 July 2025
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Instead, the piece is most commonly used as either a mantel garniture (there were two matching pieces that often came with it, small compotes for the garniture) or as a table centerpiece (often with two diminutive candelabra).—
Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson,
Star Tribune,
1 Dec. 2020
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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The eponymous brand founder and creative director, Temple St. Clair, creates pieces and designs that reflect her passion for the history of jewelry and gold — with the traditions of personal ornaments and storytelling at the heart of her brand ethos.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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“Blazonry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazonry. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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