emblazon

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"He just happened to put them up days after the filing period opened," said Reece, who vowed not to emblazon his name on the building should he be elected.

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  1. transitive verb To adorn (a surface) richly with prominent markings: emblazon a doorway with a coat of arms.
  2. transitive verb To inscribe (a prominent marking) on a surface: emblazon a cross on a banner.
  3. transitive verb To make resplendent with brilliant colors.
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  • They await the political and civic energies of individuals who engage the arenas of power, multiply their numbers and emblazon in deeds and institutions the immortal principle that "Here the People Rule." —  Elections - fresh news by plazoo.com
  • The news comes by way of interviews given with the director and other production staff in Newtype, and Newtype goes so far as to emblazon the doubts on their cover (doubtless a shrewd marketing move). —  AnimeBlogger.net Antenna
  • Spray-painted images by Stalham of homeless people will emblazon a series of boards, and a poem by him will adorn the posts of the installation. —  Evening Standard - Home
  • You can also use it as an advertisement tool if you choose to emblazon your company's logo, name, and contact numbers on it. —  Digital Point Forums
  • At Independence Heights Community Health Center, volunteer artists will emblazon a wall with a patriotic mural featuring King and Obama against a backdrop of a billowing American flag. —  chron.com Chronicle
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/ɛmˈbleɪzən/
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