as in insignias
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
Best of all, they can be customized with a generous variety of monograms.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monograms
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With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.—
Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers trade their insignia for those of other units, mostly, but sometimes for alcohol and cigarettes.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some even show signs of fractured crests, hinting at long-term exposure to changing conditions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The report added that Holly made posts on social media displaying his gear, which were decorated with extremist symbols and inspired by equipment used by previous mass shooters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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This year, protest symbols found their way onto the red carpet.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Monograms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monograms. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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