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 Place them so any decorative trim, stitching, or monograms peak out from under your decor. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 Standouts include a monogram necklace that turns her initials into a one-of-a-kind logo pendant or a cool geometric initial charm. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2026 Add a personal touch with a thoughtful monogram or a horoscope emblem to pay homage to her birth month. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026 Personalized monograms add a chic touch to your storage area, while label tape works perfectly for plastic baskets. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monogram
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Noun
  • That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
  • Additionally, writings are visible on a gun, including drawings of SS bolts and neo-Nazi insignias, sources said.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The hallway to the field has a blue-and-yellow logo of the United States, which is co-hosting the World Cup with Mexico and Canada.
    Pete Grathoff June 8, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
  • Kalshi’s logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface, with a blurry betting curve projected in the background in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Damiani’s artisans captured the moment when the wave, having reached its crest, begins its descent toward the shore.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • The northern bald ibis has a ruddy bill and a crest of feathers that look like an intermittent mohawk.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
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  • Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Established on November 11, 1926, Route 66 stretched more than 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, becoming a symbol of opportunity, mobility and the American dream.
    Daily News, Daily News, 9 June 2026
  • Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Here, the threat may arrive with a badge, a laptop bag and a calm voice.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • This crossbody bag also has a stylish gold badge on the front that matches the gold hardware and other accessories.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The food is much better on papal flights with special menus printed with the pope’s coat of arms, which also adorn the head rests.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • The bird belongs to the coat of arms of Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, who was part of the first team to conquer Mount Everest.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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  • After losing Saint Pepsi to trademark law, DeRobertis and future funk took diverging paths—the former towards nu-disco and synthpop, the latter towards a new artistic disposition made up of anime girls and neon colors.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
  • This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

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“Monogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogram. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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