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
The Oscar nominee leaned into the logomania trend earlier this month, posing for Instagram photos in a sheer little black dress interwoven with Gucci's signature monogram.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The Teressa Blush can also be personalized with a one-character ear pull monogram and/or an interior Message Box.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
All of these new additional characters have a capital B monogram above their names on their place-setting cards.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
For example, the primary suite’s spacious dressing room is inspired by Louis Vuitton—the French fashion house’s signature monogram is emblazoned on the walls—and is decked out with museum-quality glass vitrines for displaying shoes and handbags.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The Teressa Blush can also be personalized with a one-character ear pull monogram and/or an interior Message Box.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
All of these new additional characters have a capital B monogram above their names on their place-setting cards.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
For example, the primary suite’s spacious dressing room is inspired by Louis Vuitton—the French fashion house’s signature monogram is emblazoned on the walls—and is decked out with museum-quality glass vitrines for displaying shoes and handbags.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogram
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And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Menoza tossed a purple football – the color in Taco Bell’s logo – to announce the permanent addition of Nacho Fries to the menu after more than eight years of limited-time status.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Pochettino, who has preached commitment to the country and the crest, might be put off by Banks’ indecision.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead of featuring the double-Cs front and center, the closure is at the crest of the bag, for a more subtle logo presentation.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Business emblems have permeated pro sports—sewn onto jerseys, stamped onto equipment, digitally plastered behind players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The film resists framing him as an emblem or argument.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a January letter to the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, the Rabbinical Council of America warned that the use of Jewish symbols by non-Jewish clergy could create confusion in the military chaplaincy system.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the Princess of Wales paid a visit to Leicester to celebrate the city’s Indian community, where she was presented with a rose garland—a symbol of respect and honour in Indian culture—that was also strung with pearls.—
Laura Hawkins,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the mechanics of the fraud stay largely the same regardless of which badge is being impersonated.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Only one thing visually turns me off—the XRT PRO badge on the back.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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The jewelry was shaped like oak leaves and featured a pavé diamond acorn in the center, inspired by the Middleton family coat of arms.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The coat of arms and other decorations are the focus of the restoration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The unusual naming and theming concept the partners devised for their original store — to spark curiosity from passers-by, as well as appreciation from the community that a local landmark was being remembered — became the company trademark.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lyrically, Strictly 4 the Scythe is essentially eight tracks of lyrical sparring, everyone busting out trademark flows to keep the swords sharp.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Monogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogram. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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