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 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 The two contrasting palettes celebrate the 130th anniversary of the famous Louis Vuitton monogram. — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Kanuk’s Snowy Owl logo has become part of the fabric of Canada over the past half century.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • McDonald's logo sign is seen in Berlin, Germany, on September 12, 2026.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • Flooding along the San Juan River during that event pushed the river’s crest to 15 feet.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
  • One protester held a transgender flag with the Hufflepuff crest.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • Eventually, allegory overwhelms dramaturgy, with a group of soccer hooligans—emblems of the volatility of men under threat—playing a pivotal role in Leo’s end.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The ghoul had become an emblem of desecration, a predator violating the boundary between life and death, a corruptor of what was wholesome and decent.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • In late August, a symbol of hate was unfurled in downtown Orlando.
    — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Nowadays, scarecrows are a global symbol of the harvest season.
    — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • Cars and SUVs wearing the RS badge are fitted with the automaker’s most advanced technology, more aggressive aerodynamics, and, most importantly of all, its trademark Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The only choice, really, for Throtl to remake a Prelude into a machine deserving of the Type R badge was to bring over the FL5’s heart and soul.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 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
  • So were the trademark online videos showing the candidate goofing around in a hoodie, name-dropping Dunkin and Market Basket, and basking in the adulation of sparse crowds.
    — Jon Keller, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Righetti and business partner Andrea Turazza, who will become CEO of Hyphen-Integration, established the company in 1998, acquiring the trademark from a troubled software company.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of trademark

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