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
Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Stepping off the airliner was not a victorious soccer team, however, but rather the man who has become an emblem of what critics say are America’s strict anti-immigration policies colliding with the world’s biggest sporting event.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Her distinctive voice has been Widowspeak’s emblem since the band first emerged, warbled like Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval over CB radio.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 June 2026
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Stepping off the airliner was not a victorious soccer team, however, but rather the man who has become an emblem of what critics say are America’s strict anti-immigration policies colliding with the world’s biggest sporting event.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Her distinctive voice has been Widowspeak’s emblem since the band first emerged, warbled like Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval over CB radio.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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The crowd was feeling good and a little in disbelief at the sight of a fighting ring next to one of the most hallowed symbols of American democracy.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The task was then to make the shirts look official, so a few members of the team’s staff stayed up all night before the game stitching on numbers, the Argentina crest and the Le Coq Sportif logo.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The cap featured a rainbow version of the team's logo.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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After losing Saint Pepsi to trademark law, DeRobertis and future funk took diverging paths—the former towards nu-disco and synthpop, the latter towards a new artistic disposition made up of anime girls and neon colors.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
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This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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In an era when divisive politics and social media have emboldened people to voice their thoughts in a vacuum, campuses — once hallmarks for the exchange of ideas and opinions — are becoming increasingly polarized in the eyes of some Americans.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc destined for the Impression achieved superb phenolic ripeness, with the Cabernet Franc developing beautiful aromatic complexity without excessive herbal notes that can be a hallmark of the variety.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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