as in ribbon
a sign which shows that a person is a member of a particular group or has a particular rank and that is often worn or displayed
Their jackets have the school's insignia on the front. a military insignia
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Recent Examples of insignia
To celebrate, the Artemis 2 insignia was projected that night onto the exterior of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The person displays insignia, logos, notations, drawings, or dress known to indicate allegiance to TDA, as observed by law enforcement in person or through virtual means (4 points).
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
In his pursuit to find the one who killed Hector Ayala (Kamar de los Reyes) with a bullet emblazoned with the Punisher's skull insignia, Charlie Cox's blind attorney tracks down the Punisher himself — who nearly hacks off his head with an axe.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The launch of that company literally put Kettle Springs on the map, and the town is dotted with Friendo insignia and swag, notably a hand-size Jack-in-the-box version of him that tends to show up just before the person who finds it gets slaughtered.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The person displays insignia, logos, notations, drawings, or dress known to indicate allegiance to TDA, as observed by law enforcement in person or through virtual means (4 points).
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
In his pursuit to find the one who killed Hector Ayala (Kamar de los Reyes) with a bullet emblazoned with the Punisher's skull insignia, Charlie Cox's blind attorney tracks down the Punisher himself — who nearly hacks off his head with an axe.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The launch of that company literally put Kettle Springs on the map, and the town is dotted with Friendo insignia and swag, notably a hand-size Jack-in-the-box version of him that tends to show up just before the person who finds it gets slaughtered.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
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Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Big Creek Fire Department will serve free hot dogs, and Western Arkansas Pickleball Advocates will provide free demonstrations and tutorials on how to play the game.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon, threaded onto a skewer. 7.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Criticised for his work-rate at both Arsenal and Manchester United, Mkhitaryan had literally run the Nike badge off his shirt by full time.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The three agents, one in a balaclava-style ski mask, ignored demands from observers to show badges or a warrant, the video shows.—
Gene Johnson and Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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On Tuesday afternoon, House Speaker Mike Johnson presented the medal to the family of Charity Adams Earley, the battalion’s commanding officer.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, presented the medal to the children of the unit’s commanding officer, Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley — Stanley Earley III and Judith Earley.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
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But, just like the last time the Dodgers tried to defend a World Series title, the National League West isn’t presenting the easiest of paths.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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As Buxton’s title all too neatly informs us, this gorgeous house by the woods sits in front of a sharp turn.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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