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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Traditional European landscape painting, rooted in Poussin and Claude, had always depended on parklike emblems of the Arcadian, or at least on signs of man’s dominion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
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
Several parents criticised schools for using logos and emblems on multiple items, meaning they cannot buy generic versions for cheaper.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
And as football sent him crisscrossing the United States, his homeland’s hues and emblems have come along for the ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2025
James looked back and forth between the two emblems.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
