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emblem

noun

ˈem-bləm

Definition of emblem

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 Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption, and the Palestinian flag is especially sensitive given the conflict in Gaza and Singapore’s Muslim population. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 The decision is tied to Singapore’s policies on public speech, which prohibit publicly displaying foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 Up front, there’s that classic boxy body with an illuminated Geely Galaxy emblem in the center and a full-width daytime running light. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 The model, which also showcases the Prestige de la France emblem on the caseback, has remained in the VC lineup for the past 40 years, taking on different sizes, materials, and colors. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblem

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Yet historical symbols often outlive the contexts in which they were created, and the American alligator bears the imprint of a long racial history.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Soap and water typically do the job Disinfectants became a symbol of protection during the pandemic.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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Few imposters have been quite as easy to spot as Terran Empire Spock, however, whose trademark goatee is something of a giveaway.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
When the Avirex trademark was sold in 2008, the original company continued under the Cockpit USA name.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Indeed, high concept world-building and twists on genre archetypes are notable hallmarks of the Toronto showcase titles, which cut deep into edgy untold stories and contemporary angst around identity.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Tusk said at the time that the killing of Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, had the hallmarks of a political assassination.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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