as in emblem
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark the family's selection of the lily as its impresa dates from the 16th century

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Noun
  • Strings of clear lights decorate Wickham’s wreath, a mélange of gleaming black and silver hubcaps bearing the emblems of all kinds of cars — Toyota, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Chevrolet and one Tesla.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Everything from handmade scissors decorated with a stork (the bird emblem of Uzbekistan signifying peace, happiness and freedom) to miniature paintings where the paint has been swapped out for coffee can be bought here.
    Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Taco Bell The logo for Taco Bell is seen on the sign outside of the fast food restaurant.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Person of the Year, introduced in 1927, has been a hallmark of this adaptability.
    Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • With their trademark charm, Sinatra and Davis inquire about their drink choice.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The fourth panel has only Hudson's trademark cursive writing, like lines in a ledger book, dedicating the quilt to the Native children who did not capitulate to the administrators and federal officials who carried out federal Indian boarding school policies.
    Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Impresa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresa. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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