ensigns

plural of ensign
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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

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Noun
  • 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
  • No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Wherever 21-year-old Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala plays, a Filipino diaspora packs the stands with flags and Tagalog chants, giving her a home-court edge.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Other common flags include water retention in the legs and ankles that worsens as the day goes on, persistent fatigue that sleep doesn’t resolve and a tendency to catch colds more frequently than usual.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • In Chicago, playing under the six banners won during a dynasty that ended eight years before he was born, that means something different.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Counterculture Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
    Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The Arrowhead trademarks indicate the team is considering bringing the name of the team’s longtime home in the Truman Sports Complex across the state line to Kansas in some capacity.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • BarbieTM and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
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“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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