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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monograms
  1. insignia
  2. crests
  3. emblems
  4. symbols
  5. badges
  6. trademarks
  7. totems
Noun
  • The original insignias and gold paneling are still there, and going up the stairs, the Pan Am logo is engraved over and over into the stone wall.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Over 10 rivers, creeks and washes in Arizona and southwest Colorado have now surged past major flood stage — the highest level — and a few have set new record crests.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Narratively, the momentum crests at the protest, abetted by Maksimović’s most dynamic cinematic trickery — which extends to a shot from the perspective of the errant, offending stone.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of crests
Noun
  • Ramsay created three similar pocket watches for James VI in the early 1600s, with the present example distinguished by four emblems on the case edge that are associated with the kingdoms of Scotland, England, Ireland and France under the king.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Eventually, allegory overwhelms dramaturgy, with a group of soccer hooligans—emblems of the volatility of men under threat—playing a pivotal role in Leo’s end.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • Worshippers transformed the broken pieces into symbols of renewal.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Under the guidance of celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, Grace has worn designs by Mônot, Betsey Johnson and Almée Couture, all of which reference the stars, symbols and set pieces from the forthcoming feature film.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 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
Noun
  • In many cases, athletes and celebrities file trademarks merely for brand protection as opposed to a business opportunity.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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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“Monograms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monograms. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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