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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 Othello star Jake Gyllenhaal’s backstage home-away-from-home in Broadway’s Barrymore theater is an extension of the Shakespearean world he’s been steeped in while developing his version of Iago, the duplicitous ensign to the titular Venetian army general played by Denzel Washington. Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025 Usually the obscure one is Othello’s ensign, Iago. Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025 The Shakespearian plot revolves around Othello as a military commander who is convinced that his wife has been unfaithful by his ensign, Iago. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025 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. Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ensign
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Noun
  • That features signature touches including its cherry motif hot-stamped in gold, alongside an emblem with two hearts symbolizing the bond between parent and child.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The looming threat of AI has continued to panic Hollywood with Norwood now an emblem of that fear.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • According to Patel’s claim, while there, the employee displayed the flag on his desk.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The wind is a spirit-nature [symbol] and also a guide, but the spirit within her is the thing that’s building over time.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Formerly the Zozo Championship at Narashino, Japan’s PGA Tour stop moves to Yokohama Country Club under the Baycurrent banner.
    Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Thunder will unveil their banner and rings in front of their home crowd, while their former superstar, Kevin Durant of the Rockets, will be on the other side.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • His website features photos of him in military uniform, and his campaign logo features a silhouetted Chinook combat helicopter.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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