colophon

noun

Definition of colophonnext
as in stamp

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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. — 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 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
  1. stamp
  2. monogram
  3. token
  4. insignia
  5. crest
  6. badge
Noun
  • Irene has blackmailed the Bohemian royal family, Carrie is a thief who has stolen rare stamps from a penniless woman unaware of their value, and Fanny disguises as a man to gain access to a bank vault.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • To mark the opening, the brand has introduced an exclusive collection of stamps, created by the team and inspired by vintage passport stamps.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Chinese state-media and online commentators are questioning if the four-petal flower design in the fashion house’s 130-year-old signature monogram is derived from patterns dating back to ancient China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of monogram
Noun
  • While useful for tracking expenditure and efficiency, simply counting tokens can be misleading.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The concept is inspired by the tokens used in large language models.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of token
Noun
  • Lelouch was given the insignia of Commandeur de l’ordre national du Mérite, which is roughly equivalent to the British rank of Commander.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • If signed into law, students who are awarded the seal would receive an insignia on their diplomas or transcripts.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The evacuation zone from the Sierra Nevada crest to Highway 395 was expanded to the north on Friday evening because of the new Cinder Complex, whose largest fires are designated as 5-3 and 5-4.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • Champions Nigeria enter with 10 stars encircling the crest on their jerseys, having won 10 of the previous 13 WAFCONs, and looking to add an 11th.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • Add to that an illuminated Maybach badge in the grille frame, and love-them-or-loathe-them plastic lower intakes festooned with Maybach logos.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • Eco effort Avant Mar recently received its Green Key certificate, and, through its membership in Leading Hotels of the World, has been awarded a leader badge for its green initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of badge

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“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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