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
  • No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 June 2026
  • Yet as the memory of the Civil War faded, the meaning of the symbols changed; the names Sumner and Brooks became emblems of partisan rancor—a cautionary tale about the breakdown of civil discourse.
    Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • At the airport entrance, around 20 fans waved flags as the team arrived.
    Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Authorities suspect Mullis placed antisemitic flyers showing hateful symbols such as a noose, a swastika and imagery associated with the German Nazi Party.
    Maveah Griffith June 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • Our story begins with these symbols; it should not be hidden as a footnote.
    Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • In 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Representatives of the company, under giant banners of Blackpink’s Jennie in Ray-Ban and Kylian Mbappé in Oakley, said the conversation has now shifted from the technology to pushing fashion adoption and as a creator product rather than a gadget.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
  • Since this scandal broke, intrpid BookTokers have began digging into other trademarks that have been filed for popular phrases.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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