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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monograms
  1. insignia
  2. crests
  3. emblems
  4. symbols
  5. badges
  6. trademarks
  7. totems
Noun
  • For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in 2023, as NASA brought the worm out of retirement, the logo regained its place on the tail, and the insignia (meatball) was moved to the body under the cockpits.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • When the wave of data center dealmaking crests in the years ahead, the wave of data center litigation will likely be close behind.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Officials said high water could linger for days even after the river crests, with additional rainfall expected to slow the area's recovery.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of crests
Noun
  • People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • College football Saturdays run on repetition, with the same soundtrack, symbols and rituals repeated so faithfully that generations of fans know the cues.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • America’s sense of security was smashed with apocalyptic fury Tuesday when the most destructive and meticulously planned terror attack in history shattered two of the country’s most potent symbols.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 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
  • Adams said customers have come to associate Uncrustables’ design trademarks with the brand.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There were no advertising agencies or corporate trademarks in Bronze Age Arabia.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of trademarks
Noun
  • Making the film made Wishnow rethink what the function of a critic is, especially in how Christgau describes what the two core totems of criticism are.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The excessive proliferation of totems and masks as decor is more closely associated with Beachcomber offshoots and descendants in the ’50s and ’60s.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of totems

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“Monograms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monograms. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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