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emblems

noun

plural of emblem

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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 emblems People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the Singapore government has barred the public display of foreign national emblems — like the Palestinian flag —without a permit or exemption, which the band reportedly did not have. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 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 Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 Similar traditions appear elsewhere in East Asia, where dragons often serve as guardians, bringers of good fortune, or emblems of imperial authority. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

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What remained were totems and symbols that were somehow infused with nobility.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Ancient Greeks were fascinated by phallic symbols and that showed in their comedy.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

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Her distinctive costumes, turbans, platform shoes and rapid-fire singing style became instantly recognizable trademarks and opened the doors to Hollywood.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
For relief, the Knicks seek a permanent injunction blocking the defendants from using Knicks trademarks and other intellectual property in connection with the unlicensed sale of goods.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
At our university, employee stories can connect everyday work to our hallmarks, from honoring the dignity of each person to building community and serving others.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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