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
Though her official title was Her Majesty’s personal assistant, adviser, and curator (jewelry, insignias, and wardrobe), Angela Kelly was much more than a servant to Queen Elizabeth, her boss of almost 30 years.
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Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military chaplains would no longer display their rank insignia.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
That man did not have any insignia identifying him as an ICE agent.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The latest to take up an insignia is Nicole Kidman, star of Prime Video’s new eight-part Patricia Cornwell adaptation, Scarpetta.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military chaplains would no longer display their rank insignia.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
That man did not have any insignia identifying him as an ICE agent.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The latest to take up an insignia is Nicole Kidman, star of Prime Video’s new eight-part Patricia Cornwell adaptation, Scarpetta.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
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There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony a couple of hours before the game, gigantic scissors slicing a pink ribbon.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Between the Douglas Center and County Line Road, a new segment of the trail is now completed, with a ribbon-cutting expected later this spring, Wilkinson said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In response, Augusta National took away his badge for the rest of the week and determined that he was no longer allowed on the premises, per Golf Digest.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Bianco’s badge hasn’t shielded him from Hilton’s blistering attacks about the sheriff’s past statements about immigration, COVID-19 pandemic mask mandates and Black Lives Matter protests — which is disqualifying for some GOP voters.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the government announced that several serving and former Australian military commanders had been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed in Afghanistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Roberts-Smith became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now, Close's title run will be represented in the same rarified air as Wooden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Our list is filled with PGA Tour stalwarts, LIV Golf superstars and enough up-and-comers to make the novice fan think twice before automatically presuming this title will end up with one of the usual suspects.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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