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 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 This brand also offers a variety of contrasting shams, extra monograms, and even matching duvet covers. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025 The gift should not be anything unique, handmade, or personalized with monograms, names or dates. — Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Dec. 2025 Available in more than 15 colors and customizable with monograms, logos, and phrases, the chiller fits most red, white, and even sparkling wine bottles. — Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025 And their interlocking nature is a standard form of creating monograms. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Commanders lauded the crew's superb performance, with 22 sailors earning their prestigious submarine warfare insignia.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Her white swimsuit had a lifeguard corps insignia, signaling her expertise in water safety.

— Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

From the peaks of the Sahyadri mountains, crests of the Western Ghats which loom dramatically above us, the Vavali stream flows down to the lake-like Pawna reservoir.

— Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

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Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 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 emblems

Noun

Trademark law protects distinctive brand identifiers—like words and symbols—that tell the public exactly who is behind a product.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

Accountability, resilience, and a willingness to learn are all trademarks of a self-aware and high-performing employee.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
All played with the kinds of intensity and verve that have become trademarks of young players associated with United.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of trademarks

Noun

As a result, his compositions have become strange totems of the internet, like global ringtones.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
The shrinekeeper greets bar patrons, gives them nicknames, will learn to recognize regulars, plays games of chess alone and with guests, and accepts tips that manifest into permanent flora or small totems within the microcosm of the work.

— Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

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