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
That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Additionally, writings are visible on a gun, including drawings of SS bolts and neo-Nazi insignias, sources said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Even the stage curtain, graced with Brigadoon’s floral insignia, is a work of art.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Just to see the Cannes logo or insignia, that was enough to pick the movie.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Additionally, writings are visible on a gun, including drawings of SS bolts and neo-Nazi insignias, sources said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Even the stage curtain, graced with Brigadoon’s floral insignia, is a work of art.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Just to see the Cannes logo or insignia, that was enough to pick the movie.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Four-year-old Amari Abney and his big brother Aerius were at Friday's ribbon-cutting.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Being a designer’s first bride, particularly for someone as universally beloved and respected as Blazy and at a house as storied as this one, is a cultural badge of honor.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Those of us who have worn the badge understand its limits.—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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On the track, Okoye led Azusa Pacific to four straight NAIA Outdoor Track and Field national championship titles (1983-86).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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