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
Another trinket in Carnevali’s office is a yellow submarine with the emblem of Villarreal.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
As Akhavan speaks, the absurdity of reading the lilies as emblems of colonialism is impossible to ignore.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Clark’s wise remedy is to strip her fiction of most of those facts, reducing the local references so that the narrative shifts away from singular autobiography toward singular emblem.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Add a personal touch with a thoughtful monogram or a horoscope emblem to pay homage to her birth month.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
As Akhavan speaks, the absurdity of reading the lilies as emblems of colonialism is impossible to ignore.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Clark’s wise remedy is to strip her fiction of most of those facts, reducing the local references so that the narrative shifts away from singular autobiography toward singular emblem.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Add a personal touch with a thoughtful monogram or a horoscope emblem to pay homage to her birth month.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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Rodríguez has publicly sought to distance her interim government from some of the most notorious symbols of repression associated with the Maduro era.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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As far as symbolism, a serpent is a transformative symbol, often cited for the way the snake sheds its skin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Several vehicles, including one with the company logo, started tailing a CNN crew that drove along a public road in front of the facility, attempting to block the team’s ability to film, even out the window.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The collection is branded with Roxy and Juicy Couture’s iconic logos, etched in the heart and the rear.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Last month, Maren Flagg, who is suing Taylor Swift for trademark infringement over The Life of a Showgirl, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Through its trademark, Federal Retirement Made Simple™, this observation has informed FEBA’s ongoing focus on education, with an emphasis on making complex systems more understandable without overwhelming the individual.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Rich colour palettes, sumptuous carpets and opulent fabrics like silk drapes and velvet sofas are décor hallmarks.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Zinnias Zinnias are a hallmark of summer gardens.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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