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
Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
One recent afternoon, Warren greets THR wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with a tiger’s face.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The brand’s bottles are handmade ceramic works of art, with special releases like this one often emblazoned with extra intricate designs.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
One of the earliest artifacts of what would become the independence movement is a teapot, produced in London circa 1766, emblazoned with the motto No Stamp Act.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Emblazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblazon. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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