Thesaurus results for ENSIGNS

ensigns

noun

plural of ensign

as in emblems

a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick

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a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign

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There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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The authors also flagged 15 of the 91 markups as possibly AI-assisted despite the ban, and the flags turned up about as often among control lawyers.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Parker separately ordered city flags to remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Seiber's interment.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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According to organizers, subjects covered include fig tree stranglers, various symbols of the underworld and evil-spirit resisters like fennel.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Through bold color, pattern and craft, his chairs have evolved into vehicles of storytelling and symbols of heritage and belonging.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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The family currently holds more than 50 active trademarks for skin and hair care brands.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Her distinctive costumes, turbans, platform shoes and rapid-fire singing style became instantly recognizable trademarks and opened the doors to Hollywood.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

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