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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
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.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensign
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Puerto Rico and its flag, often used as a heretical emblem and a canvas for the brand’s designs, were deeply influenced by Maldonado’s early exposure to the culture.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its peaks have been emblazoned on the country’s national emblem and its name has been lent to everything from rockets to power stations and, occasionally, the country itself.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights equestrian events, flag facts, famous food — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The illustration, which was styled to look like the cover of Time magazine, displayed the President’s fondness for crude symbols of power and wealth.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Southern Poverty Law Center tracks Confederate symbols and memorials displayed in publica spaces and across the country.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Producers also include Angi Bones and Tony Strickland under the Tyler Perry Studios banner.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Comcast provides its services under the Xfinity brand, while Charter’s products are under the Spectrum banner.—
Russell Leung,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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This technology enables robots to identify recyclable materials by recognizing patterns in colors, textures, shapes and logos, spotting a stray plastic bottle in a sea of trash faster than any human.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Global Payments Company logo seen displayed on a smartphone.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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