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colophons

noun

plural of colophon
as in stamps

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colophons
  1. stamps
  2. tokens
  3. monograms
  4. insignia
  5. crests
  6. badges
Noun
  • Some people collect stamps, some collect tiny spoons—and then there’s me, with 200-plus bottles of perfume and overflowing drawers of matching sets.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • At the height of his popularity, his work found everywhere from jumbo jets to postal stamps.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stamps
Noun
  • Teams are consuming tokens faster than their budgets anticipated, and the value coming back rarely feels commensurate.
    — Binny Gill, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to BlackRock, the digital tokens representing those shares are minted on Ethereum.
    — Karen Koehler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tokens
Noun
  • Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create flowers, monograms and other designs.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Details include fine lace, gradient sequins and signature monograms.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of monograms
Noun
  • So, bareheaded, Comella poked around in these tiny holes, using his flashlight to examine the various documents floating around for FDNY insignia.
    — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The American designer — who’s known for his off-kilt suiting, signature red, white and blue insignia, and theatrical runway shows — was among the first designers to work with the actress and invite her to her first CFDA Fashion Awards.
    — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • When the wave of data center dealmaking crests in the years ahead, the wave of data center litigation will likely be close behind.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Officials said high water could linger for days even after the river crests, with additional rainfall expected to slow the area's recovery.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of crests
Noun
  • If employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of badges
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“Colophons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophons. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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