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 For example, monograms yield a more traditional look and will add a timeless element to your bathroom decor. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 For the 10th anniversary of its Horizon rolling cases, which were made in collaboration with design star Marc Newson, the brand crafted a version in lightweight aluminum that’s stamped with its signature monogram. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 And while it’s not necessarily required, choosing kids towels in whimsical patterns or personalizing with a monogram is a great move. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 Scenography by architect Shohei Shigematsu guides visitors through rooms with everything from vignettes of archival trunks to installations that reinterpret the monogram, first created in 1896. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 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
  • Lelouch was given the insignia of Commandeur de l’ordre national du Mérite, which is roughly equivalent to the British rank of Commander.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • If signed into law, students who are awarded the seal would receive an insignia on their diplomas or transcripts.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Leslie’s targets had included the Today and NBC logos, fake fruit on set, and stage manager Dave Auerbach.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • Missing link In this photo illustration, the Anthropic logo is seen on a smartphone with a Claude Mythos logo in the background.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • In satellite data captured over Antarctica, what appears to be a beautiful, colorful hummingbird emerges from the crest of a mountaintop.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 July 2026
  • The following day, the club’s crest took pride of place on the front of national newspapers.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • When war finally brought slavery to an end, this distorted view of Washington ceased to be of use as a political emblem.
    — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
  • Similar traditions appear elsewhere in East Asia, where dragons often serve as guardians, bringers of good fortune, or emblems of imperial authority.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • The city’s income inequality has also widened, and for Jean-François Lejeune, a professor at the University of Miami School of Architecture, the new crop of luxury buildings has become a potent symbol of that growing disparity.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 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 symbol
Noun
  • Downtown San Diego has been transformed into a haphazard movie set with numerous activities for locals without a Comic-Con International badge.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
  • On the aesthetic side, the keyboard has strange flourishes such as a magnetic badge on the side.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • 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
  • In the center of the crest lies an iteration of the Spanish coat of arms representing the kingdoms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Navarre, going clockwise.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of coat of arms
Noun
  • The product was an album uniquely and specifically of the moment, so hyperpresent that its trademark color became the backdrop to an entire summer.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Splatoon Raiders ditches the series' trademark, competitive multiplayer shooting, to focus entirely on single-player and co-operative raids.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of trademark

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