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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
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.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The Crew-13 mission patch includes visual nods to the insignia worn by Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert in April 1970.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The insignia in the upper left of the original video belongs to the IDF’s Givati Brigade, which the IDF says has been operating in the area.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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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.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The Crew-13 mission patch includes visual nods to the insignia worn by Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert in April 1970.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The insignia in the upper left of the original video belongs to the IDF’s Givati Brigade, which the IDF says has been operating in the area.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
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The look was paired with a matching pleated skirt trimmed in navy and finished with a coordinating hat adorned in bold yellow ribbon.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Here, the threat may arrive with a badge, a laptop bag and a calm voice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This crossbody bag also has a stylish gold badge on the front that matches the gold hardware and other accessories.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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On the track, Okoye led Azusa Pacific to four straight NAIA Outdoor Track and Field national championship titles (1983-86).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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