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as in emblem
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick
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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign
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Recent Examples of ensign
Four sailors who put the tracking devices aboard the boats were also named in the indictment, as was a sergeant and an ensign, or low-ranking officer.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensign
Noun
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The bald eagle's release came days ahead of July Fourth celebrations, restoring an emblem of American freedom to the wild.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The Las Vegas Strip is America’s emblem of excess — and extravagant energy use.—
Max Bearak,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Later in the evening, Austin police ordered marchers to remain on the sidewalk or face arrest; dozens of protesters defied officers and sat down in the middle of the roadway in front of them, one holding a billowing American flag as traffic lights flashed from red to green.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Amid the violence, rioters burned an American flag.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Melons are a cultural symbol, and a pair of Yukari Kings once famously sold for $45,000 at auction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Left-hander Tyler Anderson has been the symbol of the troubles.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
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From protests in Barcelona to banners in Ibiza, Spanish locals are voicing their frustrations.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But the valor of the real soldiers who carried the banner of American ideals into the firefight is nonetheless reflected in this story.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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The logos, the layout, even Apple and Google Pay are options.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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An Ozark Trail logo embedded on the side of the bottle.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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