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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensigns
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For all its big-picture significance, Lo never turns her central trio into emblems.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Beer bottles litter the foreground, blunt emblems of drunk driving.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Wilton Rancheria banner was sent aloft in a mid-morning ceremony Monday joining the United States, California state and Elk Grove flags at Elk Grove City Hall, 8401 Laguna Palms Way.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Logic Theorist was, however, the first AI program designed to prove mathematical theorems and to demonstrate the power of reasoning with symbols.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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The food allergy community and parents of children with autism have adopted the teal and blue, respectively, as symbols to promote awareness and inclusivity while trick-or-treating.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit names production banners Dark Age Cinema and Fuzz on the Lens Productions as defendants, in addition to producer Phil Falcone and Leone and the filmmaker’s banner Art the Clown.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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From the airport highway to the portside neighborhoods, the face of President Samia Suluhu Hassan (65) beams from banners, billboards, and vendor stalls.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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On Monday, the jury found that Nicklaus Companies—which owns trademarks connected to licensing, golf course design, and several brands, including Golden Bear™ and Jack Nicklaus™—defamed him.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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