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
Liberty Mutual’s insignia will appear on the court, and the seatbacks and kickplates on the team’s bench.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 May 2025
One man had an autism awareness tattoo, while another, a professional soccer goalie, had a trophy insignia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Matt picks up a bullet shell with the Punisher’s insignia on it.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Most of those attending wore shirts, caps, badges and other insignia that displayed their military branch.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 May 2025
One man had an autism awareness tattoo, while another, a professional soccer goalie, had a trophy insignia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Matt picks up a bullet shell with the Punisher’s insignia on it.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Most of those attending wore shirts, caps, badges and other insignia that displayed their military branch.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
Noun
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And the black ribbon will coordinate with your new swimsuit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Featuring thin, wide ribbons of raw carrots seasoned with green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and hot chili peppers, the salad has been hailed as an anti-aging recipe for a few summers now.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Noun
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In the Valley, failing fast and moving on is a badge of honor.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Since then, articles are popping up, pointing out that people have a right to ask questions before just assuming that guy with the badge is really a cop.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Emerson captured two medals for the second consecutive year at the state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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After his death, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and posthumously awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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The Thunder basically saved their realistic chance at winning the title.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The event featured eight past winners, who earned titles between 1973 and 2019.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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