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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
Instead, Modi described the temple as an emblem of India’s present and future greatness—its rising economic might, its growing navy, its moon missions, and, most of all, its immense human energy and potential.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Nene were designated as the official emblem of the Territory of Hawaii in 1957, prior to Hawaii’s statehood.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
During his memorial, his coffin was secured on the van and draped in the Syrian flag—not the one that hung from Assad’s palace but an earlier version, with three red stars, that had been revived as an emblem of the revolution.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
My goal is to strengthen the emotional bond the brand shares with its customers, continuing to uphold a philosophy that celebrates belonging and the values of polo, turning them into the emblem of a sentiment that can also inspire the fashion community.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Nene were designated as the official emblem of the Territory of Hawaii in 1957, prior to Hawaii’s statehood.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
During his memorial, his coffin was secured on the van and draped in the Syrian flag—not the one that hung from Assad’s palace but an earlier version, with three red stars, that had been revived as an emblem of the revolution.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
My goal is to strengthen the emotional bond the brand shares with its customers, continuing to uphold a philosophy that celebrates belonging and the values of polo, turning them into the emblem of a sentiment that can also inspire the fashion community.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
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The show was centered on a large-scale painting that presents a counter-history of Mexican identity blending symbols of a hyper-masculinized past with that of an industrialized future.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Noah’s house, restored in the story as a symbol of love and devotion, mirrors the antebellum-era mansions that line the waterfront.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
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Upon entering, there is a Batman logo at the door as well as a soothing water feature that sets the tone for the inspiration behind the house.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Berrios accompanied his girlfriend in a Fendi sweater covered in the brand’s logo.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Rory Delap’s iconic long throw-ins were a trademark of Tony Pulis’ side and so many opponents couldn’t handle them.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Storm recently filed for two trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The pause came as President Trump has been elbowing Powell to keep cutting rates to spur economic growth, reviving tensions between the White House and the Fed that were a hallmark of Trump’s first term.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2025
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Coming back late and pulling off close wins seemed to have been a hallmark of the Chiefs' season.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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