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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
Noun
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Motor-core jackets with bold dual emblems, track sets that look like a Formula 1 driver’s suit, hoodies and Ts are created for the collection.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026 -
Atlanta Stadium will be the only location in the tournament where one of the large branding emblems will be visible.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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To my eye, apart from more Masters flags, the setting has hardly changed since my parents were picking up the tab.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Mamdani announced that on Saturday the Big Apple would lower flags to half-mast at all municipal buildings to honor Gresham.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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For more than a century, the swans at Lake Eola have been among the most iconic symbols of the city of Orlando.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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And supporters are left to fill the silence with speculation, chants and, now, airborne protest banners.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Others have opted to place banners in the stands or sponsor emblems on seatbacks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Actor Matthew McConaughey sought and last year obtained trademarks for audio and video clips, including in his films.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ensigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensigns. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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