monogram

noun

Definition of monogramnext
as in insignia
a sign of identity that has the first letters of a person's first, middle, and last names and that is put on towels, blankets, clothes, etc., as a decoration or to show ownership

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Recent Examples of monogram As the Irish head coach fielded questions about a football team with national title aspirations, the LED board behind him flashed the Notre Dame monogram alongside the logo for personal finance company SoFi. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The new identity centers on an imperial NY monogram inspired by the city’s architecture. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Personalization also plays into this trend, with monograms or beloved pets displayed on pillows and blankets. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Dorm Décor Is No Joke Outfitting said tiny dorm rooms with monograms, dust ruffles, and designer-level home decor has become quite the beast itself at Southern colleges. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for monogram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogram
  1. insignia
  2. logo
  3. crest
  4. emblem
  5. symbol
  6. badge
  7. coat of arms
  8. trademark
Noun
  • 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
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Carlos gets the signature Luar treatment, with his custom design featuring a logo tank, distressed denim jeans, Adrian Oxford loafers and a Cam messenger bag.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The new agreement will see SumUp’s logo on United’s kit for their return to the Champions League against Sabah on Thursday.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • When the wave of data center dealmaking crests in the years ahead, the wave of data center litigation will likely be close behind.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • Later, when offices overtook factories as the emblem of work, efficiency became more abstract.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Begin at the Fountain of Neptune, whose trident inspired the emblem Mario Maserati designed for the company, first used in 1926.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • The musicians formed symbols across the field as the performance unfolded, drawing the crowd’s attention away from football and toward one of the traditions that has made FAMU recognizable far beyond Tallahassee.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Governments on both sides of the Channel have hailed its loan as a symbol of a Franco-British friendship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • Glover will be issued an access badge and plans to be present at the training simulation runs and hopes to be a part of establishing a new initiative, the United States Space Academy, serving NASA and the US Space Force.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In Adenot's video, she is seen donning the Starfleet badge on her ESA-issue ISS shirt, floating in ESA's Columbus laboratory module.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • Michigan's state flag is a blue background featuring the state's coat of arms, a design dating back to 1865, according to the state of Michigan.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The finding soon became a national symbol of the region’s ancient history, and is a regular fixture of local souvenir shops, postage stamps, and the Abruzzo coat of arms.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of coat of arms
Noun
  • As Fernandes undertook his trademark run-up, Tielemans mirrored him exactly, sidestepping and stuttering in synchronisation.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Monster Energy acquired Bang in 2023 for $362 million in a deal that also resolved a lawsuit Monster had filed alleging false advertising and trademark infringement by its former rival.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of trademark

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