emblazon
verb
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The History of Emblazon
Blazon is a less commonly used synonym of the more familiar coat of arms. Both centuries-old terms refer to heraldic designs, symbols, and other imagery (think crosses, lions, stripes, etc.) that typically appear on banners, shields, armor, and elsewhere. The verb form of blazon meaning “to represent armorial bearings in drawing or engraving” and emblazon, “to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices,” came into use around the same time in the late 1500s. Emblazon still refers to marking something with an emblem of heraldry, but it is now more often used for adorning or publicizing something in any conspicuous way, whether with eye-catching decoration or colorful words of praise.
Examples of emblazon in a Sentence
Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
One public defender in the courtroom was seen wearing a SEIU Local 1021 pin, while another wore a scarf emblazoned with the public defenders’ own union logo, in solidarity with the striking staffers.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Mike Eruzione, a former Olympic-winning hockey player, served as an honorary captain at the match and sported Johnny’s jersey, emblazoned with the number 13.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Brunch, a brand inspired by making everyday a vacation, has an extensive capsule collection emblazoned with the fictional White Lotus Resort Collection logo, including tote bags, baseball caps and hotel slippers.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Emblazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblazon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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