Thesaurus results for ENSIGNS

ensigns

noun

plural of ensign

as in emblems

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

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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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Noun

More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of emblems

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The hype men, and the gargantuan flags, and the 52-player parade onto the field, ensure that every match feels like a big occasion.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
A student who has shown no prior interest in public health suddenly founding a nonprofit that happens to align closely with a parent’s medical practice will instantly raise flags for admissions committees.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of flags

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Otero Alcántara has a long history of incorporating the religious symbols into his artwork.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
He was convicted of offenses including desecration of national symbols, contempt and public disorder, and spent five years in the Guanajay prison near Havana.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of symbols

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Its advanced ad-blocking engine removes banners, pop-ups, and video ads, while privacy protection keeps trackers from collecting your data.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
During Khamenei’s funeral, mourners repeatedly held posters or banners calling for him to be killed along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

— Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of banners

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Intellectual property assets – like patents, trademarks and other types of intangible property – have been appreciating at a much faster pace than physical investments in recent years.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026
All trademarks and copyrights of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA are used by permission.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 13 July 2026

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