Thesaurus results for MONOGRAMS

monograms

noun

plural of 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 monograms Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create flowers, monograms and other designs. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 Details include fine lace, gradient sequins and signature monograms. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The launch includes two capsule collections that use two of the house’s famed monograms, Monogram Dune and Monogram Infrarouge, as their muse, as well as taking inspiration from the emblem’s 130th anniversary. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Personalization also plays into this trend, with monograms or beloved pets displayed on pillows and blankets. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Dorm Décor Is No Joke Outfitting said tiny dorm rooms with monograms, dust ruffles, and designer-level home decor has become quite the beast itself at Southern colleges. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Clean curtains and liners regularly, steam out wrinkles, and add trims or custom touches like monograms. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Mark & Graham’s bespoke pillow covers can be embroidered with monograms, names and dates, commemorating weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026 Perhaps that’s why so many luxury fashion houses have employed monograms to build their aesthetic identity. — Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

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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

There is one possibility that only wave crests will meet at this point, and the resulting wave will be four times bigger than the individual ones (constructive interference).

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The crests reached from shore to shore in a steady, driving rhythm.

— Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of crests

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There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of emblems

Noun

Wild life patterning featured throughout the dress, with a particular emphasis on feathers that almost seemed reminiscent of the butterfly symbols Dolly Parton embraced all her life.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Many were peaceful but some 1,500 shops and many symbols of the state were vandalized, leading to more than 2,000 arrests.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

Officers at Indianapolis’ express consignment facility also intercepted 96 counterfeit watches bearing Swatch, Audemars Piguet and Rolex trademarks on July 30.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The family currently holds more than 50 active trademarks for skin and hair care brands.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of trademarks

Noun

There’s Thresholds of India, which stars 6,000 historical artifacts like Nagaland wooden totems, Kerala masks, and Gujarati architectural motifs to name just a few.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
What remained were totems and symbols that were somehow infused with nobility.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of totems

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