insignia

Definition of insignianext
as in ribbon
a sign which shows that a person is a member of a particular group or has a particular rank and that is often worn or displayed Their jackets have the school's insignia on the front. a military insignia

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Recent Examples of insignia Commanders lauded the crew's superb performance, with 22 sailors earning their prestigious submarine warfare insignia. Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Her white swimsuit had a lifeguard corps insignia, signaling her expertise in water safety. Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for insignia
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Noun
  • Lights stretch in ribbons across the ceiling, complementing the rich variety of blue hues found everywhere from the walls to the carpet.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, June 24, Parton attended the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of her own truck stop, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a fun bit when Green pulls her badge to walk Reacher out through the police cordon, pretending to have placed him under arrest, but the ruse doesn’t last long.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, the heel is decorated with a golden International Tennis Hall of Fame racquet badge, serving as a nod to his legacy.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Spits arrived at the medal ceremony looking unable to believe what had happened after his second round had left him wondering whether the championship had slipped away.
    Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The burial ground was likely Protestant due to a complete absence of devotional items, such as crosses and medals characteristic of Catholic burials.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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