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.
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Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Even the stage curtain, graced with Brigadoon’s floral insignia, is a work of art.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Just to see the Cannes logo or insignia, that was enough to pick the movie.
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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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That joy was bursting at the seams; the kids couldn't wait for the ceremonial ribbons to be cut.
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Set aside an hour, put wax seals on a dozen gift tags, and cut and string the ribbon through them.
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There is some sort of tension after Olive hastily kisses Carlsen, who grabs her key-in badge to learn her name.
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Salcedo, who still works at the hospital, keeps a photo of Simao on her badge as her own inspiration.
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Tool Shed Brewing is an award-winning brewery, having won medals at multiple editions of the Canada Beer Cup.
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Miller has won six Olympic and 79 World Cup medals, including a gold medal for Alpine Combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
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Johnson started all 40 games for Michigan last season, emerging as a breakout sophomore after starting just eight games as a freshman at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the national title game under May.
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Tennis player Althea Gibson became the first Black woman to win Wimbledon, claiming the women’s singles title.
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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