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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There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Identities are concealed and participants often act as a group, sometimes attacking symbols of capitalism such as luxury stores.

— Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Gonzalez painted Monarch butterflies, too, symbols of ancestors in the Mexican culture, particularly important around Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, in early November.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbols

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In a flatbed truck adorned with SEIU banners and purple and yellow pennants, union leaders addressed a crowd of thousands.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Of all the banners, JD Sports is the most premium, with stores located in key cities and A-malls.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of banners

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In many cases, athletes and celebrities file trademarks merely for brand protection as opposed to a business opportunity.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Officers at Indianapolis’ express consignment facility also intercepted 96 counterfeit watches bearing Swatch, Audemars Piguet and Rolex trademarks on July 30.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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