as in adornment
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Recent Examples of blazonry
Pathetic, summer seeks by blazonry Of color to conceal her swift decrease.
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Annika Neklason, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Annika Neklason, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazonry
Noun
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The exhibit includes hand-wove and embroidered textiles, apparel, blankets and adornments.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those just coming for the scary-movie finery need to temper expectations.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But most of his filigree is sold from his studio and many are custom orders.—
Sandra Jordan,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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There were also some production filigrees that evoked Owens’ old stomping grounds, such as quick shots of reporters on the ground telling viewers to stay tuned for their coming stories.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Season 1 of the HBO original series, Joel wore Wrangler several times, so the brand’s apparel was already in the show.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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But 63% of the company’s apparel and accessories products are manufactured in Jordan, Vietnam, Cambodia or Indonesia; Trump had initially set tariff rates of 20%, 46%, 49% and 32%, respectively, on those nations.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the piece is most commonly used as either a mantel garniture (there were two matching pieces that often came with it, small compotes for the garniture) or as a table centerpiece (often with two diminutive candelabra).—
Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson,
Star Tribune,
1 Dec. 2020
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
Noun
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
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The British actor, almost as a counterpoint to the Nantucket frippery on display in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s chart-topping beach read, can now be found on the stage of the prestigious Almeida Theatre in Islington, North London.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Blazonry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazonry. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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