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Recent Examples of colophon
To begin their study, the team relied on a common section found in most medieval manuscripts called a colophon.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
Many women may have purposefully omitted their gender or name in their colophons, or simply did not include them at all.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
Material features can also include things like colophons—formulas at the end of a text that attest to its completeness and fidelity and often also include the name of the copyist—doodles in the margins, mistakes and corrections, even handwriting style.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025
First, researchers turned to an existing catalogue of Benedictine colophons, reviewing all 23,774 entries for linguistic confirmations of gender.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
The handscroll’s social dynamics were also reflected in the colophon, or end papers, where owners and visiting viewers would write clever commentary.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
The ongoing nature of the colophon rendered the artwork a continuous collaboration across time—sometimes centuries—rather than something that could be finished and put away.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Like the colophon actually means like these are the people who made it.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2020
The differences between the editions, which begin with the colophon, include extended or altered scenes and three distinct endings.
—James Yeh, New York Times, 3 May 2020
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
Many women may have purposefully omitted their gender or name in their colophons, or simply did not include them at all.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
Material features can also include things like colophons—formulas at the end of a text that attest to its completeness and fidelity and often also include the name of the copyist—doodles in the margins, mistakes and corrections, even handwriting style.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025
First, researchers turned to an existing catalogue of Benedictine colophons, reviewing all 23,774 entries for linguistic confirmations of gender.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
The handscroll’s social dynamics were also reflected in the colophon, or end papers, where owners and visiting viewers would write clever commentary.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
The ongoing nature of the colophon rendered the artwork a continuous collaboration across time—sometimes centuries—rather than something that could be finished and put away.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Like the colophon actually means like these are the people who made it.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2020
The differences between the editions, which begin with the colophon, include extended or altered scenes and three distinct endings.
—James Yeh, New York Times, 3 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colophon
Noun
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He was later asked to take Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh's picture for the stamp celebrating their wedding, took the Queen Mother's photograph for the stamp commemorating her 100th birthday and also took Queen Elizabeth's portrait for her Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mount Ararat, which is within Turkish borders, holds particular Biblical significance as the landing spot for Noah’s Ark. For predominantly Christian Armenia, Mount Ararat is also a national symbol which figures prominently in local folklore and is seen on national stamps and currency.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Royal cyphers are monograms used across official communications and some government buildings, documents and signage.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Other worthwhile features include a back-zip pocket with a hidden hook that attaches to fences, a magnetic shoulder strap that can also be worn across the back and optional monogram embroidery.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
Noun
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As the world enters a new technological age, AI, digital token networks, and quantum information systems are poised to transform global financial inclusion.—
Sopnendu Mohanty,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Users run a model, contribute to the collective intelligence, and if their output is useful, they get rewarded with tokens.—
Matvii Diadkov,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The chocolate cake bears the hotel’s insignia and pairs perfectly with a glass of Champagne or a pot of loose leaf green tea.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most experts agree that the long-standing custom in the U.S. is for law enforcement officers to wear uniforms and recognizable insignia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Slytherin doughnut: Original glazed doughnut topped with chocolate and green buttercream, chocolate sugar cookies and the Slytherin crest.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The river is set to crest around 16.6 feet, which would exceed the record crest set just last August.—
Jade Walker 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Failure is transformed into a badge of honor, rather than a warning signal.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sleep deprivation as harm—not a badge of honor Jewish texts go further, recognizing sleep deprivation as a form of suffering.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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