emblem
noun
an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol.
emblems
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pluralof emblem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But dimly visible on the left, an ointment jar and a small mirror, emblems of her previous life of luxury and sin, appear to have been discarded, signaling her entry into a new, virtuous existence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Supporters have been urged not to walk around the city and to avoid wearing club colours or emblems that identify them as Chelsea fans.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
He told me about this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T he had seen with emblems of the Cincinnati Bengals football team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
Donning custom button-up shirts with matching shorts, they proudly pointed out the emblems pressed onto their kits — symbols of home.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025
There were wealthy tradesmen, wearing the emblems of their guilds on their finely woven, rain-soaked sleeves.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
