ensigns

noun

plural of ensign
1
as in emblems
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in flags
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensigns
  1. emblems
  2. flags
  3. symbols
  4. banners
  5. trademarks
Noun
  • Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Similar traditions appear elsewhere in East Asia, where dragons often serve as guardians, bringers of good fortune, or emblems of imperial authority.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • My tournament-field numbers suggest the concentration is meaningfully higher, and rising, at precisely the tier the white paper itself flags as most important.
    — Douglas DePeppe, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
  • State Fair Pride Day Rainbow flags and community pride were on full display at the fair Saturday, as the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State Fair Pride Day for the first time.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of flags
Noun
  • This biennial event, focusing on these symbols of monarchy, will feature curators, historians, and gemologists from institutions like The Met and Rijksmuseum.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • In many other traditions, dragons are not symbols of greed but of wisdom, protection, and prosperity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • Warriors and Golden State Valkyries banners hang from the ceiling.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • This should be short, plain and honest, without the legal maze or guilt-trip banners.
    — Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of banners
Noun
  • Accountability, resilience, and a willingness to learn are all trademarks of a self-aware and high-performing employee.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • All played with the kinds of intensity and verve that have become trademarks of young players associated with United.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of trademarks
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

ensign
ensigns
ensilage
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on ensigns

Nglish: Translation of ensigns for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All