badge

noun

Definition of badgenext
1
as in insignia

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as in medal

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Recent Examples of badge And honestly, that's probably the more interesting story than simply calling it a Chinese bike with a Spanish badge. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 Plus, the heel is decorated with a golden International Tennis Hall of Fame racquet badge, serving as a nod to his legacy. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Atlanta should take the Gregory Brothers’ efforts as a badge of honor. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Organizations that treat busyness as a badge of honor are, in his view, working against the science of performance. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for badge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for badge
  1. insignia
  2. medal
  3. emblem
  4. trophy
  5. crest
  6. ribbon
  7. logo
  8. plate
Noun
  • For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in 2023, as NASA brought the worm out of retirement, the logo regained its place on the tail, and the insignia (meatball) was moved to the body under the cockpits.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The last time France had a full roster was at the Paris Olympics 2024, when the home team was one foot away from taking Team USA to overtime in the gold-medal game.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Clark wasn’t featured in Kara Lawson’s starting five to start off the tournament against China, whom Team USA saw in the 2022 gold-medal game.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • Later, when offices overtook factories as the emblem of work, efficiency became more abstract.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Begin at the Fountain of Neptune, whose trident inspired the emblem Mario Maserati designed for the company, first used in 1926.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • But at the end of last term, Madrid president Florentino Perez turned to him to shake up a side which had failed to win a major trophy for a second successive season.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Margo’s Got Money Troubles, The Pitt, and Widow’s Bay all picked up hecka trophies.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • When the wave of data center dealmaking crests in the years ahead, the wave of data center litigation will likely be close behind.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • The resulting flat ribbon geometry completely changes how the fiber responds to forces.
    — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pale yellow ribbons weave between clouds; mist swirls with the body of dust.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • The Murray Hill man wears a fleece vest embroidered with his employer’s logo (the bank, the fund) ten months out of the year.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Both company’s come together on a leather tag attached to the laces, featuring the brands’ logos.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • In 573 plate appearances, William Contreras has hit 14 long balls, tallied 74 RBIs and scored 73 runs.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • From sunset on—when the night comes alive amidst dazzling skyline lights—the space is complete with a seafood-forward small plates menu showing French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, complemented by a list of natural wines and craft cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Badge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badge. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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