as in emblem
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the family's selection of the lily as its impresa dates from the 16th century
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The horse is traditionally regarded as an emblem of confidence and forward motion, suggesting a period defined by significant opportunity and success.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026 -
There are so many better emblems out there, anyhow — look at any Netflix series that needs to state what’s happened in very explicit dialogue at least three times every episode!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The only native land mammals are two types of bat, so New Zealand’s birds, which evolved eccentrically before human and predator arrival, have become beloved national symbols.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Interiors celebrate promiscuity, and the serpentine symbol that marks the entrance hall carpet can be spotted on the jewelry of staff uniforms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Conspicuous logos and seasonal hype no longer justify their price or promise.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black suede dresses the majority of its upper, while cream leather is used for the Swoosh and heel, the latter of which bears embroidery of Thrasher’s famous logo.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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An all-black ensemble has long been the hallmark of edgy, punk rock vibes, so embrace that.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Charity is a hallmark of Ramadan.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Saturday's race, Klæbo used his trademark finishing sprint to drop teammate Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget on a steep final climb, giving him enough of a cushion to wave to the crowd on the homestretch.—
Nathaniel Herz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Co-writes from Brandi Carlile and vocals from Chris Stapleton can’t save it; the choruses can’t muster up the old dopamine hits; even the trademark Dessner doohickeys seem absent, just uninspired arrangements with heavily Melodyned vocals.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Impresa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresa. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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