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emblazon

verb
em·​bla·​zon | \ im-ˈblā-zᵊn How to pronounce emblazon (audio) \
emblazoned; emblazoning\ im-​ˈblāz-​niŋ How to pronounce emblazoning (audio) , -​ˈblā-​zᵊn-​iŋ \

Definition of emblazon

transitive verb

1a : to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
b : to inscribe (something, such as heraldic bearings) on a surface
2 : celebrate, extol have his … deeds emblazoned by a poet— Thomas Nash

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Other Words from emblazon

emblazoner \ im-​ˈblāz-​nər How to pronounce emblazoner (audio) , -​zᵊn-​ər \ noun
emblazonment \ im-​ˈblā-​zᵊn-​mənt How to pronounce emblazonment (audio) \ noun

The History of Emblazon

English speakers have been using the heraldic sense of "emblazon" since the late 16th century, and before that there was the verb "blazon" ("to describe heraldically") and the noun "blazon" ("a heraldic coat of arms"), which descend from Anglo-French blason. "Emblazon" still refers to adorning 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

colossal statues and other monumental constructions that were intended to emblazon his name for eons to come

Recent Examples on the Web

The can features art of the school’s mascot, Ralphie, with the CU logo emblazoned on the bison’s forehead. Joe Nguyen, The Know, "Avery Brewing introduces Stampede, the official beer for Colorado Buffaloes athletics," 13 Aug. 2019 Imagine walking down the street, and seeing a stranger wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with your face. Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland.com, "Where have you Ben? Prankster donates T-shirts with friend’s face to Cleveland thrift stores for 30th birthday surprise," 7 Aug. 2019 Although the game was marketed mostly to kids and teens, emblazoned across the promotional material for its 1966 launch were cartoon adults wearing fancy clothes entirely impractical for playing the game. Michael Waters, Smithsonian, "When Twister Was Too Risqué For America," 10 July 2019 Everton's home shirt for the 2019/20 season has been revealed, with the most striking aspect being the pattern emblazoned across the chest that symbolises the Archibald Leitch steelwork which has become synonymous with Goodison Park. SI.com, "Everton Unveil New 2019/20 Home Kit Featuring Steelwork Pattern Synonymous With Goodison Park," 4 July 2019 One of the suspects was wearing a black hoodie with Nike gold letters emblazoned across the front, with a black cap and black pants. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, "Two-Year-Old Texas Boy Fatally Shot During Home Invasion Robbery: "This is Unacceptable"," 3 July 2019 Then there was the explosion of interest in the city’s artistic community, as well as the allure of some of its most iconic locales, such as the Chateau Marmont hotel, whose name was recently emblazoned across the Gucci Resort 2019 collection. Mark Holgate, Vogue, "Le Bon Marché in Paris Is About to Give Itself a Los Angeles Makeover," 27 Aug. 2018 At the National Eisteddfod, an annual festival of Welsh culture that took place outside Llanrwst earlier this month, canny businesses sold mugs, bumper stickers and cushions emblazoned with the slogan. The Economist, "An act of vandalism sparks more talk of independence in Wales," 22 Aug. 2019 Next, Normani changes into a white two piece, emblazoned in pink with the year 1996 (which just so happens to be when the artist was born). Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Normani's "Motivation" Music Video Will Make You Super Nostalgic for the Early '00s," 16 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of emblazon

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for emblazon

emblazon

verb

English Language Learners Definition of emblazon

: to write or draw (a name, picture, etc.) on a surface so that it can be seen very clearly
: to decorate (a surface) with something (such as a name or a picture)

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