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 Her white swimsuit had a lifeguard corps insignia, signaling her expertise in water safety. Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 Lelouch was given the insignia of Commandeur de l’ordre national du Mérite, which is roughly equivalent to the British rank of Commander. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026 If signed into law, students who are awarded the seal would receive an insignia on their diplomas or transcripts. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia. Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insignia
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Noun
  • Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly led the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented the program with a $10,000 check from the village.
    Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Protesters said each ribbon represented an inmate death in ICE custody.
    Allen Devlin, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Both films currently boast a Certified Fresh badge on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a respective 90% and 94% approval rating from critics.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While Hassabis is keeping his badge, some other prominent Google personnel have coincidentally announced their departure from the company at the same time.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • His coaching career has already produced NCAA championships, Olympic medals and lasting influence on generations of athletes.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Medal of Sacrifice Act, which directs a presidential medal to posthumously honor first responders killed in the line of duty.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Slot won the Premier League title in his first season as Liverpool manager.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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