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 The two contrasting palettes celebrate the 130th anniversary of the famous Louis Vuitton monogram. — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • War souvenirs are a largely universal occurrence, Dickey said, and World War II saw Americans returning home with plenty of mementos from Europe, including Nazi paraphernalia like pins and insignias.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The company also revived the backlight in the Apple logo on the laptop’s lid.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Jelly and Cage sandals from SS26, as well as the Aura loafer from Rider’s debut spring 2026 collection with a small Triomphe logo in a wide range of colors, are among bestsellers, Merle says.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • There is one possibility that only wave crests will meet at this point, and the resulting wave will be four times bigger than the individual ones (constructive interference).
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Each section of the crest pays tribute to the club, the city of Barcelona and the region of Catalonia, through motifs that include the Saint George’s Cross, the Senyera (the Catalan flag) and a vintage-style soccer ball.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • Scandinavian simplicity is layered with classic Vietnamese craftsmanship, while the hotel's bamboo dragonfly emblem takes inspiration from a nostalgic childhood toy in Vietnam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 1922 the King of Italy granted Fratelli Prada the right to incorporate the royal Savoy coat of arms and knotted-rope motif into their official emblem.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • The race has taken on significance beyond Michigan, with Republicans casting El-Sayed as a symbol of a Democratic Party moving further to the left.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Coupled with job-displacement fears from AI, opponents now point to the facilities as a physical symbol of who benefits from the boom and who gets stuck with the bill.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • He was required to return his uniform, badge, guns and other equipment by Wednesday.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Lois lifted the lanyard and showed him the badge with her name on it.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • In 1922 the King of Italy granted Fratelli Prada the right to incorporate the royal Savoy coat of arms and knotted-rope motif into their official emblem.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of coat of arms
Noun
  • There, Larson changed the color to pale yellow, at Traber’s request, and added a trademark D-Type fin behind the driver.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
  • As Townsend spoke following a grief session at his organization’s office, some of his workers filed out of the group’s airy office in Baldwin Village, wearing the group’s trademark neon green shirts.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of trademark

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