emblems

plural of emblem

Example Sentences

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblems
Noun
  • On Wednesday, the state board authorized its staff to file trademark registration and licensing papers with the federal government on symbols from all of Georgia’s 33 public colleges.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For the two time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP, time and the clock continue to be meaningful symbols.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • According to the federal complaint, Buc-ee's alleges the store's smiling beaver logo, name and red-letter branding are similar enough to its trademarks to create consumer confusion.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Like other luxury houses and designers, Chanel is diligent about protecting its trademarks, creative assets and design rights.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There are taboo subjects that would be unpublishable in other genres, but that are actually hallmarks of gothic horror.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The hallmarks of biological aging appear in multiple body systems.
    Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Emblems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblems. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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