monogram

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 Stepping out among stars that included Demi Moore and Alex Consani, Paltrow committed to the house’s new artistic director Demna’s vision, donning the classic full Gucci monogram all the way down to her bold boots. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 The French queen’s armchair from the V&A’s own collection, with Marie Antoinette’s monogram, is also part of the exhibit. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025 Melara checks for infractions such as shirts missing a monogram or name tag, dirty shoes and long haircuts. Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monogram
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Noun
  • No visible insignia identified them as state or federal — or even legal authorities at all.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Evidence also allegedly showed him in photographs and videos taken around the time of the attack in combat gear, carrying weapons and standing with armed militants, sometimes wearing NRB insignia and Hamas-style headbands.
    Greg Norman , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The bright blue hat showcases the white, raised embroidery of the Los Angeles Dodgers logo.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • That left employees staring for a few minutes at the bright red Target bullseye logo on the call’s background while the issue was being resolved, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The front will also prominently feature the City of Pittsburgh crest on the left shoulder to honor the team's connection to the city, while on the back of the jersey are large black block numbers.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Leaves may be flat or wavy or even cylindrical and shaped like tusks, arranged in a configuration like a fan, or maybe a pineapple top or the most emphatic of cockatoo’s crests.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His campaign emblem is a crane, symbolizing the construction boom of recent years.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
  • For all its big-picture significance, Lo never turns her central trio into emblems.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The food allergy community and parents of children with autism have adopted the teal and blue, respectively, as symbols to promote awareness and inclusivity while trick-or-treating.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
    Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Princess Beatrice, 37, wore a name tag on a lanyard with her business casual outfit, and a close look showed that her royal title on the badge wasn't technically correct.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The resulting car was unveiled at the 1989 Detroit Auto Show as the Lexus LS400, the first car to wear the badge of Toyota’s new luxury brand.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And see your coat of arms here?
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In the next window, eight bales of fiber are displayed, marked with the brand’s coat of arms, initially used as a stamp to mark its raw material.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Johnson wore her trademark bangs and her brunette hair long and straight, accessorizing with simple drop earrings and a rectangular, black Valentino clutch bag.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Gilligan’s trademark cold opens, which can transport us halfway around the world or introduce new characters, remain a masterly way of calibrating suspense.
    Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Monogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogram. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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