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Recent Examples of badge
Everyday city police officers wear badge numbers and name tags.
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Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Sales have certainly perked up, but whether history remembers the J250 as taking the path that saved the badge or leading it astray remains to be seen.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network exists to support firefighters, EMS providers, and their immediate families after a cancer diagnosis through badge-to-badge mentoring, practical resources, and education focused on prevention and early detection.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Sales have certainly perked up, but whether history remembers the J250 as taking the path that saved the badge or leading it astray remains to be seen.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network exists to support firefighters, EMS providers, and their immediate families after a cancer diagnosis through badge-to-badge mentoring, practical resources, and education focused on prevention and early detection.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for badge
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Not only in the stands that hold 80,000 people, but also on the grounds and walkways, too—every tunnel, ingress point, and food stand had a line, with mostly Italian insignia on view, though there was tons of American regalia too.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of all the hats Herschel Bloom wore during his life, his favorite was a baseball cap with the Yankees insignia on it, his friends said.—
Rebecca McCarthy,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Glenn’s Olympic medal dreams in 2026 and, likely forever, are over.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The horse is traditionally regarded as an emblem of confidence and forward motion, suggesting a period defined by significant opportunity and success.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are so many better emblems out there, anyhow — look at any Netflix series that needs to state what’s happened in very explicit dialogue at least three times every episode!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The inaugural championship brings 24 finalists from UESL’s six San Diego County and Imperial County locations to compete for a team trophy and individual awards.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sheathed in a layer of keratin that might have been brightly colored, such a prominent crest could have conferred multiple advantages to perhaps by catching the attention of potential mates and warding off competitors.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its head crest is shaped like a curved sword called a scimitar, and measures 20 inches long.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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This pair captures that sporty-meets-quaint energy, with delicate doily trim, ribbon laces, and a sleek silhouette.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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By late afternoon, the batch of flowers and hopeful messages outside Guthrie’s home had swelled, and neighbors had attached yellow ribbons to their mailboxes and trees.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Conspicuous logos and seasonal hype no longer justify their price or promise.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black suede dresses the majority of its upper, while cream leather is used for the Swoosh and heel, the latter of which bears embroidery of Thrasher’s famous logo.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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More junk food on kids’ plates and worse health outcomes.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the Silver Note restaurant and bar pairs a live jazz club with a menu of small plates.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Badge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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