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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
The Shakespearian plot revolves around Othello as a military commander who is convinced that his wife has been unfaithful by his ensign, Iago.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensign
Noun
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The casebacks are engraved with the Aviazione Navale wings emblem, a first for in Panerai watches.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To easily identify which bakeries had met the lofty standards of the guild, a lustrous golden kringle was adorned over the door—an exclusive emblem of royal approval—and is still found today throughout the city.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Dozens lined up with American flags near the end of the procession in downtown KCK.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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The trucks, lined up behind the district’s banquet center, formed an imposing lineup with ladders and cranes extended high, flags fluttering in the clear morning.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Museum also provided special paper to make paper cranes, a long-time symbol of peace.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The bottle may have a small symbol that looks like an open lid labeled with a figure such as 12M, 18M, or 24M.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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The actor will join Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in the action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated to get a theatrical release.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some marched with dark banners bearing the names of Nawar, Sara and others killed this year.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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In March, the U.K. fast fashion retailer chose to rid itself of its pink and white logo and the aesthetics that accompanied it.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Every piece has a double black logo, either subtle or blown out.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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