monogram

noun

Definition of monogramnext
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 monogram On either side of the monogram were the couple's wedding date and location in cursive. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 For the 10th anniversary of its Horizon rolling cases, which were made in collaboration with design star Marc Newson, the brand crafted a version in lightweight aluminum that’s stamped with its signature monogram. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 And while it’s not necessarily required, choosing kids towels in whimsical patterns or personalizing with a monogram is a great move. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 Scenography by architect Shohei Shigematsu guides visitors through rooms with everything from vignettes of archival trunks to installations that reinterpret the monogram, first created in 1896. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for monogram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogram
  1. insignia
  2. logo
  3. crest
  4. emblem
  5. symbol
  6. badge
  7. coat of arms
  8. trademark
Noun
  • 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
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The lawsuit obtained by the Dayton Daily News claims that Beaver’s Mini Mart’s logo infringes on the one used by Buc-ee’s.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • My company doesn’t sell to government, but many of my peers would jump at putting the city of Chicago on their logo wall.
    — Tom Dowling, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • The evacuation zone from the Sierra Nevada crest to Highway 395 was expanded to the north on Friday evening because of the new Cinder Complex, whose largest fires are designated as 5-3 and 5-4.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • Champions Nigeria enter with 10 stars encircling the crest on their jerseys, having won 10 of the previous 13 WAFCONs, and looking to add an 11th.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of crest
Noun
  • General Electric, once the emblem of MSV, was broken apart after years of financial engineering and under-investment in core capabilities.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The decision is tied to Singapore’s policies on public speech, which prohibit publicly displaying foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • Barcelona, Catalunya’s capital city on Spain’s eastern coast, has in recent years become a symbol of the fight against overtourism.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The immersive retreat starts off with period costumes and séances, but there are also strange noises, symbols and other sightings.
    — Felecia Wellington Radel, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • Add to that an illuminated Maybach badge in the grille frame, and love-them-or-loathe-them plastic lower intakes festooned with Maybach logos.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • Eco effort Avant Mar recently received its Green Key certificate, and, through its membership in Leading Hotels of the World, has been awarded a leader badge for its green initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of badge
Noun
  • The finding soon became a national symbol of the region’s ancient history, and is a regular fixture of local souvenir shops, postage stamps, and the Abruzzo coat of arms.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the center of the crest lies an iteration of the Spanish coat of arms representing the kingdoms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Navarre, going clockwise.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of coat of arms
Noun
  • The record’s grainy black-and-white cover shows her with her hair—usually scraped back in her trademark ponytail, or lately a bun, another kind of disguise—loose and scattered over her laughing face.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
  • Shedeur, 24, was seen walking around the field after practice with the former Dallas Cowboys star, who wore a cowboy hat and his trademark shades.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of trademark

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