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 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

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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

On Wednesday, the state board authorized its staff to file trademark registration and licensing papers with the federal government on symbols from all of Georgia’s 33 public colleges.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
For the two time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP, time and the clock continue to be meaningful symbols.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbols

Noun

According to the federal complaint, Buc-ee's alleges the store's smiling beaver logo, name and red-letter branding are similar enough to its trademarks to create consumer confusion.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Like other luxury houses and designers, Chanel is diligent about protecting its trademarks, creative assets and design rights.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of trademarks

Noun

The Keeper collar, one of the brand’s bestsellers, can be reconfigured with different totems and tassels, while Moubayed expects the Totem chain to be another strong performer.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
If the likes of Richter, Immendorff, and Polke were established totems of German art when Koether was starting out, there were also younger figures in the limelight.

— Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of totems

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