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ensigns

noun

plural of ensign

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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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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
The tournament came almost exactly 30 years after the city hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, and under the banners of FIFA and Mercedes-Benz, infrastructure, statues and emblems of the Olympics still remain.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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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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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

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On the night before the World Cup final, Argentinian fans took over Times Square, singing and chanting and waving banners.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of banners

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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
The agreement, as described in court documents, prevented the Cubs from trying to block views from the rooftop seats with screens, obligated the Cubs to provide marketing and allowed Wrigley View Rooftop to use Cubs trademarks.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026

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