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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
  • In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The square was built on the location of the 1789 uprising and where the Bastille prison, an emblem of tyranny, once stood and was dismantled.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • The photo released shows what appears to be a man wearing a largely black outfit with an American flag on his shirt, a black cap, and black sunglasses.
    Connor Greene, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bag charms have become small cultural statements of their own, and Coach has leaned into this trend with playful symbols rooted in New York be that yellow taxis, landmarks - all icons that capture place as much as product.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This article explores why these models are more than watches—they’re cultural symbols, and why this one retailer has earned the confidence of serious collectors.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • At Trinity, an LGBTQ banner hangs in the front window.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Karyn and Kevin Yarris are producing under their Wildwood Entertainment banner, with Farrah West handling casting.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This includes restoring original features like the Pan Am logos and the iconic winding staircase.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The gold detailing shows through both the rackets and the bags and the Laver Cup logo and a logo of the Laver Cup trophy also show up on the products.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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