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
  • During those inflationary regimes, art returned about 7% a year above inflation, wine 5% and stamps 9%.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The store is also offering personalization services, where their artisans gold-stamp diaries, notebooks and leather styles with initials and playful motifs.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • Searches for monogram denim climbed 1,026 percent, while those for the Chloé Paddington rose 610 percent.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create flowers, monograms and other designs.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of monogram
Noun
  • For Rukhsar Amrohi, who also calls Kumari Chhoti Ammi, the film is a token of the couple’s love, made by her father out of his love for Kumari.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Pricing is temporarily set at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, with a 95 percent discount for cached tokens.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of token
Noun
  • 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
  • The vehicle appeared to have multiple lights and a front bumper with a police-like insignia on it.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Of the dozens of vehicles to bear the marque’s famous crest over the decades, none is more beloved than the 911, which hasn’t gone out of production since its introduction in 1964.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The crests reached from shore to shore in a steady, driving rhythm.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • On the aesthetic front, Vanadium Grey Metallic accents on the sideview-mirror covers, the wheels, the model-designation decals on the doors, and on the badge at the rear help distinguish the latest Carrera T from its siblings.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The centibillionaire admitted as much, seemingly as a badge of honor, in a rant during the X Takeover event on Saturday that was spotted by Business Insider.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of badge

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“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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