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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
  • So, bareheaded, Comella poked around in these tiny holes, using his flashlight to examine the various documents floating around for FDNY insignia.
    — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The American designer — who’s known for his off-kilt suiting, signature red, white and blue insignia, and theatrical runway shows — was among the first designers to work with the actress and invite her to her first CFDA Fashion Awards.
    — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • As promulgated last month, ballots must use envelopes with an election-mail logo that can to be scanned using high-speed processing equipment and contain a barcode unique to each voter.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Georgia Bulldog logo has showed up for years on hats, shirts and pennants, but the state Board of Regents has decided that the appearance of the familiar canine on toilet seats and obscene posters is going too far.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • To become a destination, a team needs more than an Original Six crest or an exciting market.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The chemisier dress is crafted from Gucci crest silk habotai jacquard.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • Inspired by the ridgeline of a mountain seen from above, this visual mark becomes the emblem of the collection, expressing the ideas of elevation, movement, and connection to the elements.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The whole was topped not by a cupola or a cross but a small pennant, on which the Festival emblem had been drawn in crayons in a rather amateurish hand.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • But the distinctive caps – among the most recognizable symbols of the British monarchy – have become increasingly contentious for their use of real bear fur.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Pérez was particularly upset that the police had come to arrest the two men in a white van with tinted windows—a symbol of the dictatorship, which used such vehicles to disappear its victims—and that the government had not stopped this.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • The suit says La Strada twice raised concerns with Hoskins, but his Capitol security badge then was deactivated before a hearing in the case and he was fired effective May 1.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • After the hearing, La Strada was allegedly told to speak with Hoskins, who confirmed his badge was revoked at Hoskins’ direction.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 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
  • On Wednesday, the state board authorized its staff to file trademark registration and licensing papers with the federal government on symbols from all of Georgia’s 33 public colleges.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This is possible because music industry veteran Phil Sandhaus, who worked with David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, and Frank Sinatra Enterprises throughout the course of his long career, now owns the CBGB trademark.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of trademark

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