emblazon

[em-bley-zuhn]

verb (used with object)

1. to put a design on (a surface) in a prominent place.

   The shirt was emblazoned with the company's motto.

2. Heraldry.,  to put (a design or depiction) on a coat of arms.

3. to proclaim; celebrate or extol.

emblazon

/ ɪmˈbleɪzən /

verb

1. to describe, portray, or colour (arms) according to the conventions of heraldry

2. to portray heraldic arms on (a shield, one's notepaper, etc)

3. to make bright or splendid, as with colours, flowers, etc

4. to glorify, praise, or extol, often so as to attract great publicity

   his feat was emblazoned on the front page

Other Word Forms

• emblazonment noun
• emblazoner noun
• unemblazoned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emblazon¹

First recorded in 1585–95; em- ¹ + blazon

Example Sentences

Biglari put up a billboard in the Nashville area with the words “Fire the CEO” emblazoned in a barrel shape resembling the redesigned logo.

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Video of the incident shows Parias wearing a blue T-shirt and a black vest with the words “PRESS” emblazoned on the front.

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Silhouettes of busty models adorned the sides of the cake, and the words “Happy Birthday Paper” emblazoned on top of it in colorful chocolate letters.

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Two men wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan "Operation Dudula – Mass Deportation" were stationed at the entrance.

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Its wheels’ gold rims, capped with smiley faces, are emblazoned with the platitude “Where Dreams Are Made,” while the whole thing is ornamented with piped-icing filigree.

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Related Words

• decorate 
• embellish 
• paint