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
The Peacoat The peacoat, spotlighted at Patou, brings a sense of heritage to modern wardrobe staples; now an emblem of polished style, the peacoat is said to have originated in the 18th century, when it was first worn by Dutch sailors.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Olympic legends Tommie Smith and John Carlos, fists raised on the 1968 podium, were honored once again, while Ben Haith, designer of the Juneteenth flag, brought the emblem of freedom to the runway.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Called the Amaranth of poets, this flower was considered the emblem of immortality, and was said to have been worn by the Thessalians at the funeral of Achilles.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Olympic legends Tommie Smith and John Carlos, fists raised on the 1968 podium, were honored once again, while Ben Haith, designer of the Juneteenth flag, brought the emblem of freedom to the runway.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Called the Amaranth of poets, this flower was considered the emblem of immortality, and was said to have been worn by the Thessalians at the funeral of Achilles.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
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Milei, who took office in 2023, is a hardline libertarian known for wielding a chainsaw during campaign events — a not-so-subtle symbol of his pledge to cut through regulations and slash government spending.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Intellectual property refers to creative works such as designs, symbols and names that are legally protected by the inventor, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Beast's placement underneath the WrestleMania 42 logo was an indicator that his match at Wrestlepalooza was far from a one-off for John Cena's retirement.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Amazon Prime logo is displayed on the side of an Amazon delivery truck in Richmond, California, on June 21, 2023.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Is Kai Trump violating trademark laws?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The cake artist and fashion model partnered the aesthetic with her trademark winged eyeliner and bronzy shadow filling her eyelids.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Quince Italian Leather Drawstring Pouch Crossbody The more budget-conscious crossbody has all the hallmarks of a designer bag.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Under the hood, Seider took some real steps in his ability to retrieve pucks and defend his blue line, both hallmarks of high-end blueliners.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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