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
Place them so any decorative trim, stitching, or monograms peak out from under your decor.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 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
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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monograms
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The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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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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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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No logos or emblems make for a classy design.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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Below three magical symbols, the author wrote the names of four enslaved people.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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What used to be a family-friendly environment is now filled with drag queens, definitive political and ideological statements about sexuality, and mascots decked out in the colors and symbols of that movement.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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If employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Haring’s totems clearly express this idea.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Monograms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monograms. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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