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 Over the years, this service has evolved and was updated in 2025, allowing customers to select everything from the canvas and monogram details through to hardware finishing. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Searches for monogram denim climbed 1,026 percent, while those for the Chloé Paddington rose 610 percent. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 It’s made from soft pebbled leather with a matching monogram that gives it an elevated style, plus shimmery silver hardware and a matching strap with a jacquard pattern. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create flowers, monograms and other designs. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 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
  • The original insignias and gold paneling are still there, and going up the stairs, the Pan Am logo is engraved over and over into the stone wall.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The charity’s logo used to refer to getting veterans into business.
    — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Employees walk past a company logo during a tour at the Alibaba office in Beijing on April 1, 2026.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • The tears first fell when the Métiers d’Art prize went to a sapphire-laden Vacheron Constantin pocket watch from 1930 featuring an enamel recreation of the crest of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • As per tradition, 12 career achievement awards will be presented, all shaped like the Stella della Mole, the 12-point sculpture atop Turin’s Museo Nazionale del Cinema and an emblem of both the city and the event.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The film features the voices of Rihanna as The Lucky Star, a house emblem; Louis Garrel as Dior, and Camille Cottin as Dietrich.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But Rolls-Royce ownership is more than just buying a piece of hardware; it is seen as a symbol of status and craftsmanship.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • Toyota is dusting off the Scion badge for a radically different mission.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Auditors found significant gaps in the security screening and badging process, concluding that 65% of CDS carriers surveyed were working without a valid badge.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • Moroccan flags fluttered in schoolchildren’s hands, portraits of King Mohammed VI overlooked roundabouts and public squares, and the national coat of arms adorned major boulevards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The solid silver case, decorated by renowned Flemish engraver Gérard de Heck, features scenes from Lucas Chapter X, the royal coat of arms of King James I, and the royal motto.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of coat of arms
Noun
  • At the time of Huang’s speech, delivered in his trademark black leather jacket, Nvidia appeared to be on an unstoppable trajectory, hurtling towards a historic $5 trillion market valuation.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Despite his trademark smirk, the 70-year-old Idol’s been all smiles lately.
    — nats_syndicator, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of trademark

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