monogram

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 Quilted seats and monogram prints became associated with luxury vehicles and higher-end trims. Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Kim Petras channeled '90s pop diva in a tiny sheer black tube top and coordinated maxi skirt, and Donatella Versace graced the show with her fashion royalty presence, looking regal in a red coat adorned with Gucci monogram buttons. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 New additions to the offering included the Faiz pump, which plays with the sculptural delicacy of lace, and the Faya, a red satin pump accented with a bow and JC monogram motif. Tianwei Zhang, 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 See All Example Sentences for monogram
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Noun
  • The insignia in the upper left of the original video belongs to the IDF’s Givati Brigade, which the IDF says has been operating in the area.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
  • By war’s end Disney animators had designed insignia for over twelve hundred military units.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These are made to resemble Pope Leo XIV’s miter, except with a Pale Hose logo in the middle.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Touches of green, the color Rolex drags out for all anniversary models, adorn the watch face, specifically the Rolex logo and the five-minute markers outside the batons around the outside of the dial.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Those down south near Des Plaines were likely to see the river crest late Saturday into Sunday.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The highest crests of Shackleton’s rim offer the advantage of near-continuous sunlight, providing a lander or future Moon base a stable source of solar power right next to a crater floor in eternal shadow, where temperatures are cold enough to preserve ancient ice deposits.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Owning a home has long been an emblem of the American Dream.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
  • That meant cutting off a coat’s emblem on the pocket, buttons and name tags in the lining, then taking what was left to a local funeral home for cremation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Houseplant’s new Italian Collection includes pieces made and hand-painted in Deruta, all boasting that near-ubiquitous symbol of good luck and protection found on so many Italian pottery pieces—the rooster.
    Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • In response, Augusta National took away his badge for the rest of the week and determined that he was no longer allowed on the premises, per Golf Digest.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
  • But Bianco’s badge hasn’t shielded him from Hilton’s blistering attacks about the sheriff’s past statements about immigration, COVID-19 pandemic mask mandates and Black Lives Matter protests — which is disqualifying for some GOP voters.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The coat of arms and other decorations are the focus of the restoration.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Naturally, Yuga Labs sued Ripps, and his partner Cahen, alleging false advertising, trademark infringement, and cybersquatting.
    Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Securing a federal trademark registration is one of the most important steps an athlete can take to protect their name, nickname, or brand.
    PJ Green April 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Monogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogram. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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