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emblems

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plural of emblem

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a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark the oil company uses a scallop shell as its emblem

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Recent Examples of emblems People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the Singapore government has barred the public display of foreign national emblems — like the Palestinian flag —without a permit or exemption, which the band reportedly did not have. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption, and the Palestinian flag is especially sensitive given the conflict in Gaza and Singapore’s Muslim population. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 The decision is tied to Singapore’s policies on public speech, which prohibit publicly displaying foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 Similar traditions appear elsewhere in East Asia, where dragons often serve as guardians, bringers of good fortune, or emblems of imperial authority. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

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Florida has redesigned its driver’s license and identification card with new safety features and to incorporate state symbols into the document.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
There is no set code that can account for a culture’s history, sacred symbols and collective traumas.

— Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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His pastrami is flavored with the earthy, peppery hallmarks of ras el hanout, while the brisket eats like low-and-slow Texas barbecue, but with the sweet and savory notes of a traditional Ashkenazi brisket recipe.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The shoes retained Saint Laurent hallmarks like elongated sharp toes and square-cut vamps.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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