as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
colossal statues and other monumental constructions that were intended to emblazon his name for eons to come
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Recent Examples of emblazon
On Wednesday, three pins were available for the buzzing audience, including one with a rainbow heart emblazoned with the words City of Boise.
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Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Dolly Parton has given the world many, many memorable quotes to live by and embroider on pillows or emblazon on candles as one sees fit.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
In the 2000s and 2010s especially, mindfulness started appearing throughout American culture, largely shorn of most Buddhist roots, and was applied to a wide variety of self-help subjects in publications and emblazoned on health food products.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, a donor might give a university $30 million to ensure that a building will be constructed and emblazoned with their name.
—Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Dolly Parton has given the world many, many memorable quotes to live by and embroider on pillows or emblazon on candles as one sees fit.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
In the 2000s and 2010s especially, mindfulness started appearing throughout American culture, largely shorn of most Buddhist roots, and was applied to a wide variety of self-help subjects in publications and emblazoned on health food products.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, a donor might give a university $30 million to ensure that a building will be constructed and emblazoned with their name.
—Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emblazon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblazon
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The boutique hotel group was created by Kostis Karatzas, who’s also the founder of The Greek Foundation (a platform celebrating Greek creativity) and the publisher of The Athens Guide, meaning there’s an emphasis on connecting guests with the most exciting happenings in this vibrant city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ashley Judd is celebrating her younger self.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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This phenomenon is formally known as the photic sneeze reflex, or as an Autosomal Cholinergic Helio-Ophthalmologic Outburst — unofficially blessing it with the spectacular acronym ACHOO syndrome.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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My family is blessed to have this family in our lives.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Passed in the final days of session and signed into law by Lamont earlier this week, the bill was praised as a massive victory for the state’s labor community and has been strongly embraced by unions and workers advocacy groups.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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This brings me back to the students who booed the real-estate developer praising AI.—
Hope Loudon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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“Emblazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblazon. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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