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
Matt picks up a bullet shell with the Punisher’s insignia on it.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Most of those attending wore shirts, caps, badges and other insignia that displayed their military branch.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2025
This being Washington, the decorations featured an eagle in flight, but, unlike the eagle on the Executive Branch club’s insignia, this one clutched photos of Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg, dressed in tuxedos.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Courts have upheld this, as seen in cases like United States v. Sindel (1995), where misuse of government insignia was penalized.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Most of those attending wore shirts, caps, badges and other insignia that displayed their military branch.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2025
This being Washington, the decorations featured an eagle in flight, but, unlike the eagle on the Executive Branch club’s insignia, this one clutched photos of Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg, dressed in tuxedos.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Courts have upheld this, as seen in cases like United States v. Sindel (1995), where misuse of government insignia was penalized.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignia
Noun
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And the black ribbon will coordinate with your new swimsuit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Featuring thin, wide ribbons of raw carrots seasoned with green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and hot chili peppers, the salad has been hailed as an anti-aging recipe for a few summers now.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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There’s a reason why its name appears on vehicle’s badge after all.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Cunningham had his Prichard Police badge and weapon on him, according to authorities, WKRG reported.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The winning beers were made by breweries across the U.S. and globe, though surprisingly, given the style’s European roots, no breweries from Europe took home pilsner medals.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Now, despite clocking the fastest time in the state, Clara Adams went home without a medal.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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These professionals are tasked with helping organizations understand what drives engagement beyond compensation and titles.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The event featured eight past winners, who earned titles between 1973 and 2019.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignia. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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