badges

Definition of badgesnext
plural of badge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of badges If employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for badges
Noun
  • And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.
    Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Several other Austin-area competitors made it to state and won medals as well.
    Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Argyle players and coaches celebrate with their trophy and championship medals following their 51-42 victory over Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill to capture the state championship.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Business emblems have permeated pro sports—sewn onto jerseys, stamped onto equipment, digitally plastered behind players.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • On the contrary, even its most outlandish and grotesque inventions are portrayed tastefully, with a sheen of aesthetic refinement that turns the most intensely emotional moments into emblems of emotion.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani will also present trophies at the awards show.
    Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Lego has been present at F1 races since last season, hosting in-person activities that have included functional, life-size cars and handcrafted trophies made out of bricks for podium finishers.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The hipbelt wings each flare to about 5 inches wide on either side of the spine, fully wrapping the iliac crests and providing decent load distribution to the hips.
    Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • On the Argentinean side, fierce winds rise and fall above the peaks in mountain waves, tossing up rows of thin white clouds like foamy crests.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In the years after 9/11, Oceanside was covered in yellow ribbons meant to support the troops.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Layer ribbons of beets, radishes, carrots, and fennel over a spring mix, and drizzle with the white balsamic vinaigrette.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Balat had a Pennsylvania driver’s license and the parked car, which had New Jersey plates, was registered to one of his relatives, according to the criminal complaint.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Strange rituals conducted by children unfold on the beach; dance parties at the big club devolve into fever dream bacchanals; cryptic, threatening symbols appear near the rental house.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The group was told not to wear visible Jewish symbols.
    Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026

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“Badges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badges. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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