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
Some are small, occupying a floor of an office building; others, including the University of Southern California and Arizona State University, have their own buildings emblazoned with their school’s logo in massive font.
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Few things are less tolerable to a southern conservative man—the contractor’s truck is mounted with a gun rack and emblazoned on the sides with a large American flag—than being made to feel small, especially by a liberal intellectual.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Wayne Antusas sits behind a wooden desk in a classroom in the A3 unit at Westville Correctional Facility, wearing a black T-shirt and a black baseball cap emblazoned with the Builder of Men Ministries logo.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The 1936 Berlin Games shirt, which costs €39 ($47), is emblazoned with the event’s official poster.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Few things are less tolerable to a southern conservative man—the contractor’s truck is mounted with a gun rack and emblazoned on the sides with a large American flag—than being made to feel small, especially by a liberal intellectual.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Wayne Antusas sits behind a wooden desk in a classroom in the A3 unit at Westville Correctional Facility, wearing a black T-shirt and a black baseball cap emblazoned with the Builder of Men Ministries logo.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The 1936 Berlin Games shirt, which costs €39 ($47), is emblazoned with the event’s official poster.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblazon
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Her family still talks about her and celebrates her birthday, her sister told KOLD.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Located on the southwestern tip of Costa Rica in the Puntarenas province, Pavones is a remote coastal village that’s highly celebrated for its surf.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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May God bless the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every year, the ranch honors Black history with a Juneteenth celebration — Leimert Park drummers blessed the land during the 2025 event.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Emblazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblazon. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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