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
  • The oversized ribbon tie closures are particularly charming—especially in a children’s room—and give the stripes a cottagecore slant compared with some of the more modern sets on this list.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The program also oversaw the completion of five new programs and community centers, which hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • To the hundreds of thousands of parents whose children play under the red, white and blue AAU badge, the organization offers more than a place to compete.
    Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with EA Sports FC.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pallister posted a personal best to win her fourth medal of the meet, her third gold.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, four other expressions from the facility received medals at the 2026 Global Spirits Masters.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Real Betis’ young winger Jose Antonio Morante — who finished joint-top scorer in this summer’s Under-19 European Championship as Spain won the title — could be given lots of opportunities to impress.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But the Nittany Lions also won two national titles, in 1982 and 1987 and finished undefeated in 1994.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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