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
  • To identify the pieces, look for hallmarks such as 925 and 800, along with stamps including STERLING or the lion passant.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In late 2027, states will face an additional $9 billion in food-stamp costs due to funding changes required under the OBBBA.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamp
Noun
  • Dorm Décor Is No Joke Outfitting said tiny dorm rooms with monograms, dust ruffles, and designer-level home decor has become quite the beast itself at Southern colleges.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • For a personal touch, add a name or monogram for an extra $17.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of monogram
Noun
  • The retailer sees a usable token and carries out the transaction.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Every prompt, coding assistant, autonomous agent and API call consumes tokens.
    — Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of token
Noun
  • Competitive admission to the academy, rank insignia on every uniform, exactly one captain per ship.
    — Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other insignias were created for lower ranks—some rendered in silver, others in gold—but in the decade following the American Civil War, the current color scheme had become largely fixed.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • This time last year, James McAtee should have been on the crest of a wave.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Flash Flood Warning will remain in effect through 930pm to allow streams to crest and recede and for flood waters to recede.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • To the hundreds of thousands of parents whose children play under the red, white and blue AAU badge, the organization offers more than a place to compete.
    — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with EA Sports FC.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of badge

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“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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