EMBLAZON Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

emblazon

verb

im-ˈblā-zᵊn

Definition of emblazon

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 The menu hasn’t changed much since the 1950s, with hearty classics such as eggs Benedict, home fries, and their famed buttermilk pancakes—whose image is now emblazoned on a trucker hat for sale at the reception desk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Later on, Zhenwu took a human form, often shown wearing robes or armor, with long black hair flowing behind him, bare feet, and holding a sword or banner emblazoned with the Big Dipper. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 In photos obtained by Page Six, guests including sportscaster Charissa Thompson and basketball legend Reggie King touted black boxes emblazoned with Swift and Kelce's initials. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Nike sneakers emblazoned with the Haitian flag, nodding to her Haitian roots. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblazon

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Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Before last Saturday, her photographs of Eaton athletics celebrated games, effort and victories.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrate

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Jon asks, suggesting a name and/or laying the groundwork for his priest father to come and bless the child.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 July 2026
One of her most significant feats was leading a team of artists over the course of a decade to illustrate a massive New Testament Bible written by hand in the Old Georgian language — an endeavor blessed by the Georgian Patriarch himself.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

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During nine years as Manchester mayor, Burnham was praised standing up to central government on behalf of a proud, battle-scarred northern city that gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, movements for social change and a dynamic music scene.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
He’s been praised openly by his fellow receivers, cornerback Jaycee Horn and head coach Dave Canales over the past few days.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

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