emblazon

American  

[em-bley-zuhn] / ɛmˈbleɪ zən /

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.

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emblazon British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• emblazoner noun
• emblazonment noun
• unemblazoned adjective

Etymology

Origin of emblazon

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

Example Sentences

Ahead of the speeches, a choir sang as attendees photographed a large panel emblazoned with one of Jackson's mantras "keep hope alive."

From Barron's

At this point, Gosling kissed Alexa, who was made out of red plastic and had a “Project Hail Mary” image emblazoned on her speaker.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahead of the premiere, Transport for West Midlands unveiled a specially-designed Metro tram with the message Home of the Peaky Blinders emblazoned on the side.

From BBC

Many at Sunday’s demonstration were draped in American, Israeli or Iranian flags, the latter emblazoned with a golden lion that represented the traditional banner abandoned when the Islamic Republic came to power.

From Los Angeles Times

They also brandished placards emblazoned with various messages playing on the company's name, such as "Berliners Axed, Shareholders Flourishing" and "Budget Above Staff Futures?"

From Barron's

Related Words

• decorate
• embellish
• paint