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Recent Examples of colophon
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.
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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 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
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 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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This stamp features a 1974 Associated Press photo of the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion and activist, which was designed by Antonio Alcalá.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The stamps feature vibrant oil paintings by Gregory Manchess.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, monograms yield a more traditional look and will add a timeless element to your bathroom decor.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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The top was a $1,690 long-sleeve shirt by Louis Vuitton, with the fashion house's iconic monogram detailed all over in shades of brown, complete with a classic white collar.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What begins as a token of possession becomes, when Rose releases it to the sea, a monument to lost love and freedom.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Your $1 bet will instantly unlock your 20 100 percent profit boost tokens.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The royal family holds about 30 investitures a year as awards ceremonies for recipients of the biannual honors lists to accept their insignia and celebrate their outstanding contributions.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the center of the dark hall, filled with students in maroon jackets, the UMC insignia branded the pulpit at the center of students’ focus.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An almost fluorescent sheen lined the crest of the breakwater.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The front will also prominently feature the City of Pittsburgh crest on the left shoulder to honor the team's connection to the city, while on the back of the jersey are large black block numbers.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Princess Beatrice, 37, wore a name tag on a lanyard with her business casual outfit, and a close look showed that her royal title on the badge wasn't technically correct.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The resulting car was unveiled at the 1989 Detroit Auto Show as the Lexus LS400, the first car to wear the badge of Toyota’s new luxury brand.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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