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 Clean curtains and liners regularly, steam out wrinkles, and add trims or custom touches like monograms. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Place them so any decorative trim, stitching, or monograms peak out from under your decor. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 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
  1. insignia
  2. crests
  3. emblems
  4. symbols
  5. badges
  6. trademarks
  7. totems
Noun
  • Lelouch was given the insignia of Commandeur de l’ordre national du Mérite, which is roughly equivalent to the British rank of Commander.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • If signed into law, students who are awarded the seal would receive an insignia on their diplomas or transcripts.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of insignia
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  • 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
Definition of crests
Noun
  • More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • Otero Alcántara has a long history of incorporating the religious symbols into his artwork.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • He was convicted of offenses including desecration of national symbols, contempt and public ​disorder, and spent five years in the Guanajay prison near Havana.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 19 July 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • 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
Definition of badges
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  • Intellectual property assets – like patents, trademarks and other types of intangible property – have been appreciating at a much faster pace than physical investments in recent years.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • All trademarks and copyrights of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA are used by permission.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of trademarks
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of totems

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