BLAZON Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

blazon

verb

Definition of blazon

as in to publish

to make known openly or publicly their very public canoodling has pretty much blazoned the fact that they are having an affair

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as in to adorn

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the city's waterfront has been blazoned with banners celebrating the festival of tall ships

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Recent Examples of blazon Fall colors of red and gold blazoned the trees on the far end of the stadium. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Buc-ee's convenience stores have a loyal following in the company's home state of Texas, but that doesn't mean the beaver-blazoning franchise hasn't gotten its fair share of complaints. — Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Mar. 2026 Instead, the 1928 Banana Massacre that blazoned headlines in its day became buried in history, kept alive by a few Colombian journalists who wrote accounts of it, as well as stories passed down locally generation to generation. — Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024 Before booking tours and excursions, some reef advocates recommend seeking out businesses blazoned with EarthCheck or EcoTourism Australia certifications, which identifies outfitters and accommodations that have made efforts toward sustainability. — Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 There were Disney characters blazoned on the curtains, the soap, the armoire. — James Marcus, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2019 The far-right white nationalist Identitarian movement’s symbol, blazoned in gold against a black background, is the circle of an aspis, the round shield that was a Spartan warrior’s principal piece of equipment. — Myke Cole, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2019

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In a study published this year with Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, Graham followed 25,000 Australian adults for 14 years.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law discusses how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and proudly share affordable alternatives with friends and followers.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of publish

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Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.

— Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
For the closing set, according to a photo posted on X and various videos, the legendary rocker was lifted onto the stage while seated on a black throne adorned with skulls and topped with a black bat.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adorn

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After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Rooms There are 93 rooms and suites—including two penthouses—decorated with plenty of personality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorate

Verb

But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events.

— Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Just this week, luminaries like Neil Young and Hideo Kojima came out of the woodwork to proclaim the film a misunderstood masterpiece.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of proclaim

Verb

But the National Electoral Council, which is stacked with ruling-party loyalists, declared Maduro the winner.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
But the National Electoral Council, which is stacked with ruling party loyalists, declared Maduro the winner.

— Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of declare

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The subsequent furor is about hiding it from the public and about a brazen plea to keep the Democratic Party and three of its candidates from advertising those facts.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
The person advertising the dumpster collects money through a payment app and appears to be the provider.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertise

Verb

On the other side, if OpenAI posts its own collateral, or achieves a high enough credit rating, Nvidia's guarantee ends.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Two fraudulent videos targeting the Senate candidate were posted on Tuesday on X by an account created last month that had few followers.

— Shannon Bond, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

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