insignia

Definition of insignianext
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 Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026 Then, in 2023, as NASA brought the worm out of retirement, the logo regained its place on the tail, and the insignia (meatball) was moved to the body under the cockpits. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 He is charged with false impersonation of a federal officer, unauthorized use of a Coast Guard insignia and discharge of a pollutant into a navigable waterway. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insignia
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Noun
  • Priced at $1,450, the pumps add an almost weightless quality to the outfit, with their barely-there construction echoing the transparency of the ribbon skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Another perfectly matching ribbon is woven throughout one of the most fantastical braids in recent memory.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Newsom signed a similar bill that prevents federal agents from becoming police in California if their federal badge was revoked for misconduct.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This year, Billboard will also host a pre-summit opening reception on Monday, November 9, sponsored by THE·TEAM, exclusively for badge holders, with more details to be announced in coming weeks.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Indian cricketers have avoided handshakes with Pakistan players, and have refused to accept the trophy and medals from a Pakistani official at more than one tournament.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • If there’s a medal, a trophy that goes to the winner, don’t bet on anybody else but her.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Lions won the Southern Section Division 1 title last season and are even better this season with 21 consecutive victories.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition debuted Hirst’s infamous shark in a formaldehyde tank, with the title The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991).
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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