insignia
noun
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Insignia are the official signs of rank, titles, or awards. Medals are an example, as are the crowns of monarchs. The Catholic church employs such insignia as the red robes of cardinals. U.S. presidents have the presidential seal, which appears on the stand when they're giving a speech. But most of us think first of the bars, stripes, badges, and patches of military rank.
Examples of insignia in a Sentence
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The 47th’s insignia on vehicles was covered up in case locals sympathetic to Russia might reveal their location.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
But the fun wasn’t limited to home furnishings: men and boys began wearing needlepoint belts, often adorned with school and club insignia or cheeky motifs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023
The mother and daughter smiled as the Prince of Wales pinned on the insignias and spoke about what the recognition meant.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
The convoy, consisting of 10 aid trucks and two armored vehicles marked with UN insignia, started its journey in the early hours of February 5.
—Katie Polglase, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024
Of course, countries want these government documents to look official and probably want to stray from frivolous color palettes and insignia.
—Melanie Lieberman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
Some of the team insignias and logos are no longer stitched directly onto the jersey, giving them less of a classy, throwback feel.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
The right to wear clothing with BLM insignia or other social justice apparel in the workplace became a big issue in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in May 2020.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Quartz, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Insignia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insignia. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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