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as in emblem
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick
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as in flag
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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Recent Examples of ensign
Red, white and blue all over, the design features a flag trim alternating between France’s tricolor ensign and Britain’s Union Jack.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
In the wake of the New York Times running a series of reports about which flags Alito and his wife have flown over their properties, including the Revolutionary War–era Appeal to Heaven naval ensign, progressives everywhere ...
—James Erwin, National Review, 1 July 2024
My dad was an ensign on the USS Pensacola for three years, three months and three days in the South Pacific.
—Jim Martin, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
As ensign, Finnegan worked as a division officer, overseeing the work of a crew of seamen and petty officers in a specific division.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
In the wake of the New York Times running a series of reports about which flags Alito and his wife have flown over their properties, including the Revolutionary War–era Appeal to Heaven naval ensign, progressives everywhere ...
—James Erwin, National Review, 1 July 2024
My dad was an ensign on the USS Pensacola for three years, three months and three days in the South Pacific.
—Jim Martin, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
As ensign, Finnegan worked as a division officer, overseeing the work of a crew of seamen and petty officers in a specific division.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensign
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One famous user was Uschi Obermaier, a model who lived on various communes in West Germany and became an emblem of left-wing radicalism in the late sixties.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The complex draws hundreds of thousands of tourists annually—particularly to the Angkor Wat temple, an emblem of centuries-old design and urban planning.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Yeah, Nikola Jokic carried the flag, the way only a generational MVP can, with 27 points, 15 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin is rallying on Trump’s victory Trump took a pro-bitcoin stance throughout his campaign, championing the digital currency as a symbol of financial independence and an alternative to traditional banking.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet Harris' ascent to the White House has resonated deeply with local women who see her as a symbol of possibility.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Events in several parts of Canada are held under the Just for Laughs banner.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Users can’t easily access the cookie policy from the banner.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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He’s dressed in all black today — aside from the silver Prada logo over his left breast.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The royal’s look included black jogger pants, a white T-shirt with a red logo and a matching red windbreaker with white emblems for the charity embossed on the breast and sleeve.Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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