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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
The royal’s look included black jogger pants, a white T-shirt with a red logo and a matching red windbreaker with white emblems for the charity embossed on the breast and sleeve.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Imagine your charming Lowcountry cottage captured in a single, elegant emblem.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The star is a Jewish symbol that appears prominently on the Israeli flag and the emblem of the Israel Defense Forces.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Down the road is the Mohammad al-Amin mosque, a colossal landmark in the city, now an emblem for the constant state of movement of the roughly 1 million people displaced by Israel’s air offensive in Lebanon which began last Monday.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Imagine your charming Lowcountry cottage captured in a single, elegant emblem.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The star is a Jewish symbol that appears prominently on the Israeli flag and the emblem of the Israel Defense Forces.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Down the road is the Mohammad al-Amin mosque, a colossal landmark in the city, now an emblem for the constant state of movement of the roughly 1 million people displaced by Israel’s air offensive in Lebanon which began last Monday.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblem
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The region has long been a symbol of American exclusionary politics and border violence, but Elmaleh's 8x10 view camera approach slows down the process of witnessing and invites us into humanising moments with the many people whose livelihoods are defined by the wall's presence.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ellis Island may be the emblematic image of twentieth-century immigration to the U.S., but this academic history argues that a more accurate symbol is that of the county jail.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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One sleeve is adorned with the classic Moncler logo, while a drawcord hood, zippered front pockets, and an adjustable hem add to the appeal of this layerable piece.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Taco Bell The logo for Taco Bell is seen on the sign outside of the fast food restaurant.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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With their trademark charm, Sinatra and Davis inquire about their drink choice.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The design and name are trademarks of CIC Ventures, the group that is also behind Trump's sneakers, which include gold high tops with an American flag emblazoned on the side.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Person of the Year, introduced in 1927, has been a hallmark of this adaptability.Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Emblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblem. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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