EMBLEM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EMBLEM?

Need another word that means the same as “emblem”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “emblem” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Emblem” are: allegory, symbol, representation, token, image, figure, mark, sign, type

Emblem as a Noun

Definitions of "Emblem" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “emblem” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A visible symbol representing an abstract idea.
• A thing serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept.
• A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family.
• Special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

Synonyms of "Emblem" as a noun (9 Words)

allegory	A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Pilgrim s Progress is an allegory of the spiritual journey.
figure	A unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground. The figure 7.
image	An iconic mental representation. He s the image of his father.
mark	A marking that consists of lines that cross each other. They figure I m an easy mark.
representation	Formal statements made to an authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest. A striking representation of a vase of flowers.
sign	A fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified de Saussure. Charges of opposite sign.
symbol	A mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process, e.g. the letter or letters standing for a chemical element or a character in musical notation. The Red Cross symbol.
token	A metal or plastic disc used to operate a machine or in exchange for particular goods or services. I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation.
type	Metal types used in letterpress printing. The capable type.

Usage Examples of "Emblem" as a noun

• Our child would be a dazzling emblem of our love.
• America's national emblem, the bald eagle.

Associations of "Emblem" (30 Words)

ampersand	A punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and.
blazon	The official symbols of a family, state, etc. They saw their company name blazoned all over the media.
caret	A mark (‸, ⁁) placed below the line to indicate a proposed insertion in a text.
contingent	Subject to chance. That men are living creatures is a contingent fact.
denotation	The act of indicating or pointing out by name. Beyond their immediate denotation the words have a connotative power.
elective	Subject to popular election. An elective course of study.
embodiment	A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept. She seemed to be a living embodiment of vitality.
embody	Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling. Livius embodied the population of the town.
epitomize	Give a summary of (a written work. For the benefit of our readers we will epitomize the pamphlet.
exemplify	Illustrate or clarify by giving an example. The best dry sherry is exemplified by the fino of Jerez.
express	By express. He expressed complete satisfaction.
flag	Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green. Problems often flag the need for organizational change.
glyph	A hieroglyphic character or symbol. These glyphs refer to an ancient Olmec ruler.
heraldic	Indicative of or announcing something to come. Heraldic devices.
incarnate	(of a person) be the living embodiment of (a quality. Here is capitalism incarnate.
logo	A symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc. The Olympic logo was emblazoned across the tracksuits.
mascot	A person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure. The team s dolphin mascot.
national	A national newspaper as opposed to a local one. National forests.
pennant	A flag denoting a sports championship or other achievement. The Dodgers won six pennants during his career.
portray	Portray in words. The book portrayed him as a self serving careerist.
represent	Be a delegate or spokesperson for represent somebody s interest or be a proxy or substitute for as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute. We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason.
representative	Of a government or political system based on elected or chosen representatives. Free elections and representative democracy.
sign	A gesture that is part of a sign language. A sign of the Zodiac.
stereotype	Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype. Sexual and racial stereotypes.
symbol	Symbolize. The chemical symbol for helium is He.
symbolic	Relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols. Klimt s symbolic painting of 1900 7.
symbolism	The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning. The old fashioned symbolism of flowers.
symbolize	Represent by means of symbols. What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize.
typify	Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. Tough, low-lying vegetation typifies this arctic area.
zodiac	A circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs.