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
While many artists in the Gullah Geechee tradition specialize in the painting of silhouettes, faces are central to Farris’s imagery, as are emblems of life in the Lowcountry, such as palmetto trees, blue herons, and sweetgrass.
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Tayari Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Every detail, from the stone, metal, and side designs to engravings and emblems is tailored to reflect a student’s individual journey.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The enduring emblem of this Administration and its duplicity is undoubtedly $TRUMP, a meme-coin scheme that has brought many millions of dollars in profits to the President and his fellow-investors.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
The ring, a highly symbolic piece of jewelry, is presented to the pope at his inauguration and is part of the pope's regalia, or the emblems or insignia of the office.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Tayari Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Every detail, from the stone, metal, and side designs to engravings and emblems is tailored to reflect a student’s individual journey.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The enduring emblem of this Administration and its duplicity is undoubtedly $TRUMP, a meme-coin scheme that has brought many millions of dollars in profits to the President and his fellow-investors.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
The ring, a highly symbolic piece of jewelry, is presented to the pope at his inauguration and is part of the pope's regalia, or the emblems or insignia of the office.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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The character is a powerful metaphor of oppressed women, challenging patriarchal norms, and has emerged as a symbol of female strength and resilience within the Indian horror genre.—
Sunil Sadarangani,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The community by the 2000s became a symbol of dysfunction.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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On the walls, cutout logos for all 30 teams span above the lockers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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While the American rapper’s Cactus Jack logo featured on the iconic Blaugrana jersey for the match, Scott was also seen in the stands cheering Barca on and also met several players at full time.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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His identity was inextricably wrapped up in that place, and in his trademark stool.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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In a now-viral Instagram post, 50 Cent chimed in with his trademark sarcasm.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
20 May 2025
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Star player Juan Alberto Schiaffino had all the hallmarks of a legendary South American attacker: slender, elegant, highly creative.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Ajo fino, characterized by its small cloves, is a hallmark of Chinchón’s local gastronomy.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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