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
Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
While the Tennessee Titans already shed their former colors and logos before the NFL Draft, with an entire event to showcase their new threads and emblem, the Rams are keeping their changes much more lowkey.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Artemis astronauts unveil their emblem.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
The two became emblems of a schism.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
While the Tennessee Titans already shed their former colors and logos before the NFL Draft, with an entire event to showcase their new threads and emblem, the Rams are keeping their changes much more lowkey.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Artemis astronauts unveil their emblem.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
The two became emblems of a schism.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
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Guthrie wore a sunny yellow dress, reminiscent of the yellow flowers and ribbons placed by loved ones at her mother’s home — symbols of hope for a missing person.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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For students, Sister Marguerite's presence goes far beyond a symbol.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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These licenses give Fanatics/Topps the rights to use the intellectual property of the respective soccer federations — their names, logos, crests that appear on uniforms and uniform designs — on trading cards and stickers.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The mailbox stand bears the logo of Pan Am, one of the airport employers Alonso had before retiring.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The hearings took place mid-pandemic, and Kathrin arrived in Vienna in her trademark black, wearing two face masks, one of them Glock branded, as well as plastic gloves.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most companies, Townes said, do sell items with their trademark before their application is approved.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week, a period of worship in Christianity leading up to Easter Sunday.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week and recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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