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
  • Some activities, such as riding the Polar Express, require photo proof to earn a stamp.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy released a stamp to celebrate the Laura Biagiotti fashion company.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • Additionally, the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player commissioned a giant T&T wood monogram honoring their first initial.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, this service has evolved and was updated in 2025, allowing customers to select everything from the canvas and monogram details through to hardware finishing.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of monogram
Noun
  • Some companies have set limits on employees' usage of tokens, or the units of data that are processed and generated by AI models, in a bid to slow rising AI bills.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The gift is a physical token representing your commitment to a forthcoming act of service.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of token
Noun
  • War souvenirs are a largely universal occurrence, Dickey said, and World War II saw Americans returning home with plenty of mementos from Europe, including Nazi paraphernalia like pins and insignias.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Narratively, the momentum crests at the protest, abetted by Maksimović’s most dynamic cinematic trickery — which extends to a shot from the perspective of the errant, offending stone.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius says that support is about to crest, and Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok says the payoff that was supposed to replace it hasn’t shown up.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • He was required to return his uniform, badge, guns and other equipment by Wednesday.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Lois lifted the lanyard and showed him the badge with her name on it.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of badge

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