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 At one six-story abandoned scam center in the Cambodian border town of O’Smach, investigators found rooms kitted out to resemble the offices of police forces from Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and China, complete with fake uniforms, insignia, and identity cards. Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026 The excavation has yielded shoes, clothing fragments, clay pipes, uniform insignia, weapons, two cannons and bottles — along with what may be the remains of one of 19 crew members listed as missing after the battle. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026 Shoes and fragments of clothing, and various small items the sailors would have carried with them—clay pipes, uniform insignia, and weapons. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Last week, the Defense secretary ordered that chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, but rather show insignia that reflects their religious affiliation. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insignia
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Noun
  • The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.
    Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
  • The two-time Grammy Award winner styled her hair in a half updo tied with a white ribbon and accessorized with diamond earrings.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The nearly all-black leather look is broken up with small red accents on the upper eyelets, TPU Jumpman badge and on the heel and outsole branding.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
  • Arsenal’s men cannot earn that badge on this kit, as the next men’s Club World Cup does not take place until 2029.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • Cynthia Erivo shows off her medal after being named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William in Windsor, England, on May 19.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • While the Crusaders have a regular-season finale Friday against Eastlake, Wednesday’s win clinched the league title.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • All three were freshman starters in 2024 when the North Stars won the Class 4A state title.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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