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Recent Examples of colophon
The handscroll’s social dynamics were also reflected in the colophon, or end papers, where owners and visiting viewers would write clever commentary.
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WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
The ongoing nature of the colophon rendered the artwork a continuous collaboration across time—sometimes centuries—rather than something that could be finished and put away.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Like the colophon actually means like these are the people who made it.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2020
The differences between the editions, which begin with the colophon, include extended or altered scenes and three distinct endings.
—James Yeh, New York Times, 3 May 2020
This is one reason, Melanie Holcomb, a curator in the Met’s department of medieval art explained, it is thought that the Bible dates from the early part of the 14th century, despite bearing a colophon dated A.D. 1366.
—Peter Libbey, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
The ongoing nature of the colophon rendered the artwork a continuous collaboration across time—sometimes centuries—rather than something that could be finished and put away.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Like the colophon actually means like these are the people who made it.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2020
The differences between the editions, which begin with the colophon, include extended or altered scenes and three distinct endings.
—James Yeh, New York Times, 3 May 2020
This is one reason, Melanie Holcomb, a curator in the Met’s department of medieval art explained, it is thought that the Bible dates from the early part of the 14th century, despite bearing a colophon dated A.D. 1366.
—Peter Libbey, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colophon
Noun
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Having a paper trail with time stamps can be vital in finding a criminal's identity.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of counterfeit forever stamps were blocked from entering postal circulation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Alabama, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 90s Straight Jeans are styled in four different outfits: a pair featuring the new allover CK monogram print styled with the matching 90s Trucker Jacket creates a bold statement, while a dark wash pair with the cotton classics tank and denim overshirt embodies a casual and relaxed feel.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Third place went to monograms and initials, with 21 percent of millennials rejecting the style.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Stablecoins are tokens, such as USDT (Tether) and USDC (Circle), that private companies control.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The data does not list XRP or the Solana or Cardano tokens.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Partial to pink, especially hot pink, Hecker was also high on anything with heart insignias.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Vatican does still release sede vacante coins, however, featuring the same parasol insignia, now on a Euro.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Its strategic location, perched atop a crest in the road with a significant dip just before our property, creates a powerful updraft.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps halfway up to the crest which forms the ramparts of the Mule Shoe was a jutting bastion of orange-colored rock.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Making comedy legend Will Ferrell break character is a badge of honor for any comedic actor.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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World Emblem makes patches, labels and badges for companies, universities and law enforcement agencies.—
Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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