as in symbol
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the oil company uses a scallop shell as its emblem
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Recent Examples of emblem
This emblem of spring can be just as beautiful here in the US, with cherry blossom festivals and events celebrating the fleeting pink and white blooms all this month.
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Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
The hood has an obsidian black finish and is topped off with a classic Mercedes Benz stand up chrome hood emblem.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Finished with a delicate blush pink fabric and adorned with the iconic Delsey Paris circular emblem, this backpack will make any commute exceptionally chic.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
In the 1980s and 1990s, the figure of the addict abruptly shifted from being considered deserving of medical treatment to being seen as an emblem of incurable criminality.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
The hood has an obsidian black finish and is topped off with a classic Mercedes Benz stand up chrome hood emblem.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Finished with a delicate blush pink fabric and adorned with the iconic Delsey Paris circular emblem, this backpack will make any commute exceptionally chic.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
In the 1980s and 1990s, the figure of the addict abruptly shifted from being considered deserving of medical treatment to being seen as an emblem of incurable criminality.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
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But during the unfolding of the historical lunar flyby mission — the first human moon visit in nearly 54 years — Rise also became a symbol far beyond serving as a demonstration of when Integrity left Earth's gravity.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Giving appreciation to your own smile when the symbol of loneliness looks like a dirty mirror.—
Yesika Salgado,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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These are made to resemble Pope Leo XIV’s miter, except with a Pale Hose logo in the middle.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Touches of green, the color Rolex drags out for all anniversary models, adorn the watch face, specifically the Rolex logo and the five-minute markers outside the batons around the outside of the dial.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, Yuga Labs sued Ripps, and his partner Cahen, alleging false advertising, trademark infringement, and cybersquatting.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Securing a federal trademark registration is one of the most important steps an athlete can take to protect their name, nickname, or brand.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The selection of a music documentary, followed by a live performance, for the opening night of Tribeca’s landmark 25th anniversary edition, reflects a number of hallmarks of festival programming in recent years.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The exceptionally vivid colors that were a hallmark of their designs led some to wonder whether the Kroffts were influenced by the use of LSD, but Marty Krofft repeatedly denied such speculation.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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