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
And if that weren’t enough, consider the fate of startups—those shining emblems of contemporary innovation, often built on ambition, novel ideas and the passion of young inventors.
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Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Also on the horizon is a new Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital that opens this fall where Bethesda Hospital once stood, the possible redevelopment of the old Sears department store on Rice Street and the future Tribal Flag Plaza, which will place emblems of 11 tribal nations on the Capitol Mall.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
While the flood took souls of all ages, including babies from their homes, the plight of the little girls at Camp Mystic has become the emblem of this disaster.
—Bill Weir, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Batman Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a bat emblem.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Also on the horizon is a new Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital that opens this fall where Bethesda Hospital once stood, the possible redevelopment of the old Sears department store on Rice Street and the future Tribal Flag Plaza, which will place emblems of 11 tribal nations on the Capitol Mall.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
While the flood took souls of all ages, including babies from their homes, the plight of the little girls at Camp Mystic has become the emblem of this disaster.
—Bill Weir, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Batman Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a bat emblem.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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The continent’s record-breaking visitor numbers are now straining local resources and sparking a backlash from residents as the familiar sight of suitcases rattling on cobblestones and selfie-snappers jostling for position has become a symbol of the strain.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Some Chinese distributors openly market products such as Supermicro’s B200 racks on social media that show photos of packages with the company’s logo—although it has not been verified if the sales have been completed.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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The Krispy Kreme logo is featured on the heel strap.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The 55-year-old recently had a one-of-a-kind Blue Diamond statue made of his trademark victory celebration sold via auction for $30,000 through UFC Collectives by Memento Exclusives.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In many instances, a boilerplate complaint will outline allegations against counterfeiters, who have committed the highest level of trademark infringement, according to Sarah Fackrell, a professor of intellectual property law at the Chicago-Kent College of Law.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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The random nature of CSU is another hallmark of the condition.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
23 July 2025
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International participation has long been a hallmark of the event, especially in Music, where Swenson estimates that one out of every five participants is from another country.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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