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 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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Iran's state broadcaster published the statement by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the powerful Revolutionary Guard.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
On Saturday, Yemeni government forces conducted a military operation targeting the Houthis, according to a statement published by Yemen’s Defense Ministry.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of publish

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Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.

— Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorn

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It is decorated more like a living room than a conventional sports facility, with a warm palette, rich leathers, and cozy rugs.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
The couple’s friend Adrienne Finch officiated at an altar decorated with a mix of orchids, hydrangeas, and stems.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorate

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Her son Spencer, 5, could be heard proclaiming his hunger in the back of the video and is seen grabbing a few slices of Parmesan cheese prepped for the salad.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Yes, the Jaguars were among the majority of NFL teams that proudly proclaimed their support for the LGBTQ movement on June 1.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of proclaim

Verb

Last year, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, ended its decades-long armed campaign against the Turkish state, declaring a decision to disarm and disband as part of the peace effort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
D’Arcy closes the window with an air of steely resolve, and in doing so declares the Rhaenyra who might have mourned her half-sister as dead and gone.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of declare

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Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested Sunday and released from the county's jail that day after posting $10,000 bail, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.

— Denver Post, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Crowley has raised more than $775,000 -- more than double what Hong posted during the same period in July, according to a pre-primary campaign finance report.

— Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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