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
Glucksmann was referring to the Statue of Liberty, given to the U.S. by France as an emblem of friendship in 1884.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Not long ago, Tesla cars and the company that produces them were hailed as the emblem of environmental responsibility, and Elon Musk was the darling of the progressive left.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Rescue workers, at least two of whom can be seen wearing uniforms, are seen exiting a fire truck and an ambulance marked with the emblem of the Red Crescent and approaching the ambulance derailed to the side.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Each movement is engraved with an emblem representing Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Not long ago, Tesla cars and the company that produces them were hailed as the emblem of environmental responsibility, and Elon Musk was the darling of the progressive left.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Rescue workers, at least two of whom can be seen wearing uniforms, are seen exiting a fire truck and an ambulance marked with the emblem of the Red Crescent and approaching the ambulance derailed to the side.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Each movement is engraved with an emblem representing Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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The Southern Poverty Law Center tracks Confederate symbols and memorials displayed in publica spaces and across the country.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The illustration, which was styled to look like the cover of Time magazine, displayed the President’s fondness for crude symbols of power and wealth.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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This technology enables robots to identify recyclable materials by recognizing patterns in colors, textures, shapes and logos, spotting a stray plastic bottle in a sea of trash faster than any human.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lynn’s Courrèges, meanwhile, look fantastic on her, what with their chunky block heels and logo over the square-ish toe.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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While Markle didn't address potential trademark issues, experts told Fox News Digital that the duchess missed an opportunity to appear more relatable.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The campaign is predictably Trumpian, built on a flagrantly pretextual basis and executed with the sort of vicious but chaotic idiocy that has always been a hallmark of the authoritarian mind.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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The parade is still alive and well today and is one of the hallmarks of Fiesta.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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