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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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

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Philippine flags decorated the stands throughout Sunday’s rain-interrupted session and remained visible Monday, with the lower bowl filled for the resumption.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex monitors uncertainty and flags when expectations or norms get broken.

— Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

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Trademark law protects distinctive brand identifiers—like words and symbols—that tell the public exactly who is behind a product.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

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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

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