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as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly
their very public canoodling has pretty much blazoned the fact that they are having an affair
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the city's waterfront has been blazoned with banners celebrating the festival of tall ships
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Recent Examples of blazon
Where once the necktie blazoned out a specific identity from the general background of tailored gray, now everything counts.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
Instead, the 1928 Banana Massacre that blazoned headlines in its day became buried in history, kept alive by a few Colombian journalists who wrote accounts of it, as well as stories passed down locally generation to generation.
—Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024
Before booking tours and excursions, some reef advocates recommend seeking out businesses blazoned with EarthCheck or EcoTourism Australia certifications, which identifies outfitters and accommodations that have made efforts toward sustainability.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
There were lines at The Washington Post’s downtown office Thursday as fans sought to buy a copy of the day’s paper celebrating the win and a 12-page commemorative edition with a single-word headline blazoned across the top of the front page: CHAMPS!
—Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2019
There were Disney characters blazoned on the curtains, the soap, the armoire.
—James Marcus, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2019
The far-right white nationalist Identitarian movement’s symbol, blazoned in gold against a black background, is the circle of an aspis, the round shield that was a Spartan warrior’s principal piece of equipment.
—Myke Cole, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2019
The packaging—blazoned in #millennialpink with a fashion illo of lashes or lips—admittedly speaks to a slightly younger demo (as do the $10.50 glitter pots).
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2017
Already in 1492, when Christopher Columbus embarked for the Indies, the German mariner and cosmographer Georg Martin Behaim had blazoned an animal that might be a polar bear near the North Pole of his 1492 Erdapfel (Earth Apple) globe.
—Michael Engelhard, Smithsonian, 31 May 2017
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
Instead, the 1928 Banana Massacre that blazoned headlines in its day became buried in history, kept alive by a few Colombian journalists who wrote accounts of it, as well as stories passed down locally generation to generation.
—Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024
Before booking tours and excursions, some reef advocates recommend seeking out businesses blazoned with EarthCheck or EcoTourism Australia certifications, which identifies outfitters and accommodations that have made efforts toward sustainability.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
There were lines at The Washington Post’s downtown office Thursday as fans sought to buy a copy of the day’s paper celebrating the win and a 12-page commemorative edition with a single-word headline blazoned across the top of the front page: CHAMPS!
—Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2019
There were Disney characters blazoned on the curtains, the soap, the armoire.
—James Marcus, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2019
The far-right white nationalist Identitarian movement’s symbol, blazoned in gold against a black background, is the circle of an aspis, the round shield that was a Spartan warrior’s principal piece of equipment.
—Myke Cole, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2019
The packaging—blazoned in #millennialpink with a fashion illo of lashes or lips—admittedly speaks to a slightly younger demo (as do the $10.50 glitter pots).
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2017
Already in 1492, when Christopher Columbus embarked for the Indies, the German mariner and cosmographer Georg Martin Behaim had blazoned an animal that might be a polar bear near the North Pole of his 1492 Erdapfel (Earth Apple) globe.
—Michael Engelhard, Smithsonian, 31 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazon
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This story was originally published March 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Featuring six unique designs adorned with rhinestones and dazzling details, these accessories—from purses to wallets— showcase the iconic PEEPS Bunny and Chick, adding a playful surprise to your Easter ensemble.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced a mandatory evacuation on Saturday for parts of Polk County in western North Carolina, about 80 miles west of Charlotte.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny, get their faces painted, decorate cookies and participate in egg hunts.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Several picket signs were decorated with messaging against Musk and President Donald Trump.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
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After an over 80-year run reigning supreme as one of the top one-stop-shop destinations for all things arts and crafts, Joann—previously Jo-Ann Fabrics—has officially declared the closing of all retail locations across the United States.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to ensure firefighters have the resources needed to combat the Table Rock Fire.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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The transcript was, as advertised, almost completely accurate.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bill also would require reports on the 340B money and forbid hospitals from using the remaining 5% to compensate the hospital’s board of directors, pay fines, advertise the hospital or lobby lawmakers, among other restrictions.—
Meg Wingerter,
The Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2025
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Aside from a single February sighting in northern California, all of them were posted in March.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Xscape artist posted the most adorable professional images of the nine-year-old posing with a guitar.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Blazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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