emblazon

/ɪmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

English Verb
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Definition

To adorn with prominent markings.

Etymology

From en- + blazon, from Old French blason (“shield”).

Example Sentences

  • "The route passes over low-lying land, the only item of note being the Cerebos salt works at Greatham, where one may catch a glimpse of the smart black diesel locomotive emblazoned with the firm's name writ large."
  • "The benefactor's image is emblazoned on our memory."
  • "Welcome to QAnon, sometimes referred to as “the Storm.” It’s a conspiracy theory that’s swept social media and is starting to break into the mainstream, with Trump rally attendees in Florida on July 31 holding signs and wearing T-shirts emblazoned with “We are Q” and the conspiracy theory’s main catchphrase, “Where we go one, we go all.”"
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