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as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly
their very public canoodling has pretty much blazoned the fact that they are having an affair
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the city's waterfront has been blazoned with banners celebrating the festival of tall ships
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Recent Examples of blazon
Where once the necktie blazoned out a specific identity from the general background of tailored gray, now everything counts.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
Instead, the 1928 Banana Massacre that blazoned headlines in its day became buried in history, kept alive by a few Colombian journalists who wrote accounts of it, as well as stories passed down locally generation to generation.
—Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024
Before booking tours and excursions, some reef advocates recommend seeking out businesses blazoned with EarthCheck or EcoTourism Australia certifications, which identifies outfitters and accommodations that have made efforts toward sustainability.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
There were lines at The Washington Post’s downtown office Thursday as fans sought to buy a copy of the day’s paper celebrating the win and a 12-page commemorative edition with a single-word headline blazoned across the top of the front page: CHAMPS!
—Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2019
There were Disney characters blazoned on the curtains, the soap, the armoire.
—James Marcus, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2019
The far-right white nationalist Identitarian movement’s symbol, blazoned in gold against a black background, is the circle of an aspis, the round shield that was a Spartan warrior’s principal piece of equipment.
—Myke Cole, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2019
The packaging—blazoned in #millennialpink with a fashion illo of lashes or lips—admittedly speaks to a slightly younger demo (as do the $10.50 glitter pots).
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2017
Already in 1492, when Christopher Columbus embarked for the Indies, the German mariner and cosmographer Georg Martin Behaim had blazoned an animal that might be a polar bear near the North Pole of his 1492 Erdapfel (Earth Apple) globe.
—Michael Engelhard, Smithsonian, 31 May 2017
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
Instead, the 1928 Banana Massacre that blazoned headlines in its day became buried in history, kept alive by a few Colombian journalists who wrote accounts of it, as well as stories passed down locally generation to generation.
—Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024
Before booking tours and excursions, some reef advocates recommend seeking out businesses blazoned with EarthCheck or EcoTourism Australia certifications, which identifies outfitters and accommodations that have made efforts toward sustainability.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
There were lines at The Washington Post’s downtown office Thursday as fans sought to buy a copy of the day’s paper celebrating the win and a 12-page commemorative edition with a single-word headline blazoned across the top of the front page: CHAMPS!
—Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2019
There were Disney characters blazoned on the curtains, the soap, the armoire.
—James Marcus, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2019
The far-right white nationalist Identitarian movement’s symbol, blazoned in gold against a black background, is the circle of an aspis, the round shield that was a Spartan warrior’s principal piece of equipment.
—Myke Cole, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2019
The packaging—blazoned in #millennialpink with a fashion illo of lashes or lips—admittedly speaks to a slightly younger demo (as do the $10.50 glitter pots).
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2017
Already in 1492, when Christopher Columbus embarked for the Indies, the German mariner and cosmographer Georg Martin Behaim had blazoned an animal that might be a polar bear near the North Pole of his 1492 Erdapfel (Earth Apple) globe.
—Michael Engelhard, Smithsonian, 31 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazon
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The findings are described in a study published November 6 in the Cell Press journal Neuron. Inside the brain, different areas are interconnected.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The other survey this weekend that got loads of attention, which was conducted by Ann Selzer and published in the Register, had Harris up in Iowa by three percentage points.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The spaniel, adorned with a glittering crown, was filmed comfortably seated at the table, clearly part of the community and cherished by all.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The recently re-designed Great Hall of the Lodge, which offers sweeping views of the golf course, is adorned by large-scale cowhide quilts by Kyle Bunting that utilize patterns traditional to Appalachia that have been passed down through generations of women.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The two met at the same event several years ago before formally announcing their relationship in May 2023.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Every Christmas, the family decorated a tree with apples, as was the German custom.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Painted, decorated, or however adorned, designers see walls as an opportunity for making a statement that will set the tone for the room.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Inside, actual witch Lilia (Patti LuPone) grasps his hand and proclaims that his lifeline is split in two, foretelling drama to come.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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On her Instagram story, Lopez — who previously proclaimed Harris as her pick for president — shared slides from Harris’ campaign following the backlash to Hinchcliffe’s set.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Edgewell's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on January 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But not all of that salmon is as advertised, according to new research.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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But then hours later, the sheriff's department went back to the family's home near the North Carolina border, where Patterson was handcuffed, arrested, booked on suspicion of reckless conduct and forced to post $500 bail.David K. Li, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The announcement of her passing was posted on the Antioch Friends of Animal Services Facebook page, honoring her lifelong commitment to animal welfare and urging the community to adopt animals in her memory.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Blazon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazon. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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