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
According to a press release, the Cincinnati Reds' team cans feature Budweiser's anniversary insignia, the team's wordmark on the front and a unique, vintage illustration that includes the Reds' classic logo, colors and uniforms.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
The drivers will also display their commands’ insignias on their cars.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
The drivers will also display their commands’ insignias on their cars.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
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The Milpitas Unified School District cut the ribbon last month on a performing arts center at Milpitas High School.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The polar jet stream is a ribbon of air that encircles the Northern Hemisphere at high altitudes and determines atmospheric pressure patterns.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Facts about law-enforcement officers, such as their names, badge numbers, and work license plates, don’t typically qualify.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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A day before the conference kicks off, regional funders Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and the Film- und Medienverband NRW and producer group Produktionsallianz will run a conference event called Story Vision Europe that Seriencamp badge holders can attend.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kagiyama beat his personal-best free skate score but still had to make do with a fourth career world championship silver in a career which includes four Olympic silvers and five total worlds medals, but no gold from either event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, Ilia Malinin and Japan's Shun Sato celebrate with their medals at the 2026 ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The title refers to the Quechua language that dates to the ancient Inca empire and is still spoken by millions of people in the Andes region of Peru.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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