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 In addition to standard lettering, Kassatex has a menu of fun embroidery decals that can sit alongside monograms, including a lighthouse motif, delicate bow designs, and even a martini glass to turn tub time into a party. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 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 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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Competitive admission to the academy, rank insignia on every uniform, exactly one captain per ship.

— Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Other insignias were created for lower ranks—some rendered in silver, others in gold—but in the decade following the American Civil War, the current color scheme had become largely fixed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

Klotho crests in youth before settling in adulthood and dwindling in middle age.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of crests

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State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Additionally, the Singapore government has barred the public display of foreign national emblems — like the Palestinian flag —without a permit or exemption, which the band reportedly did not have.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of emblems

Noun

Blending bergamot, tuberose, iris, and Bulgarian rose, the fragrance has become one of the most enduring symbols of her royal wedding and remains closely associated with Princess Grace decades later.

— Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Many of the pieces depict the horrors of war, with Ukrainian flags amid burning buildings but others show symbols of love and resilience.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

Buc-ee's claimed that the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including a smiling animal mascot, were benefitting the Missouri convenience store at Buc-ee's expense, while falsely informing consumers that the two businesses are related.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of trademarks

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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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