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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
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Meet other stamp collectors to talk, trade, buy or sell, United States and foreign.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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The conglomerate made sure its stamp was all over the event with Chaumet designing the medals, Louis Vuitton handling the torch trunks, and Berluti creating the athlete’s uniforms.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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The luxury purses can be customized for a fee, but those personalizations are usually more minimal — a monogram, for instance.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Most often, these bags are splashed in Vuitton’s monogram or Damier Ebene canvas textiles.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paying homage to his last name, the 3× NBA All-Star gave out thousands of free roses as tokens of his appreciation.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The MetroCard was created to replace New York City subway tokens.Will McGough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Inside, men were sleeping on cots under thin white blankets with the American Red Cross insignia.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Just past a wall installation of signature Siegelman caps brandished with the stable’s insignia is a mannequin rendering of the brand’s first-ever tracksuit, styled as a replica of the elder Siegelman’s jockey uniform from the 1980s.Essence, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kuo also recommends balancing winter elements with upscale details like family crests for old-world luxury.Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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One of Commander Denno’s early tasks was to draw up the ship’s crest — a heraldic design that would be part of the submarine’s identity.John Ismay, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security are beginning to turn in their badges.Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Consider the moment when a 13-year-old Girl Scout receives her citizenship badge and relates her years of service to her grandfather’s 40-year history as a Rotarian serving his community.Robert Balentine, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Colophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colophon. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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