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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
To the admiral’s dismay, the morning reading showed just two and a half miles traversed overnight, suggesting that the ensigns had been sleeping or resting during most of their watch.
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Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The next night, those same ensigns ordered an apprentice to take the watchful pedometer and shake it while the night watchmen took their normal rest.
—Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Camp McCoy received prisoners from Europe and Asia, including the first Japanese prisoner of war, an ensign who was captured at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
The South Vietnamese flag flew high alongside ensigns for the Confederacy and MAGA and QAnon.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The next night, those same ensigns ordered an apprentice to take the watchful pedometer and shake it while the night watchmen took their normal rest.
—Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Camp McCoy received prisoners from Europe and Asia, including the first Japanese prisoner of war, an ensign who was captured at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
The South Vietnamese flag flew high alongside ensigns for the Confederacy and MAGA and QAnon.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensign
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The baby becomes an emblem of what Lynch can do: create images that live in your mind and burrow under your skin.—
Esther Zuckerman,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The bald eagle has been a significant symbol of the United States since 1782, when it was chosen as the national emblem.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 9 a national day of mourning and ordering flags to half-staff for 30 days.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, the country flag was not displayed on time during the pack opening animation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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One of this year’s best film performances undoubtedly came from the turtle in Conclave, who not only served as a symbol of spiritual independence in the film but also got to be carried across the Vatican gardens by Ralph Fiennes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The painting combines words and symbols connected to colonialism and slavery with imagery evoking the Engadin, such as mountains, fir trees and ibexes.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
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One of Them Days’ studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment—which released the film under its Tri-Star Pictures banner—follows more of a set pattern.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cynthia Robertson could be forgiven for feeling that the banner was aimed at her.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 Jan. 2025
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Today’s social media influencers in nearby Wynwood may easily miss the the store, a 7,500-square-foot white cinder-block showroom with green shamrock logo in what was once billed as Miami’s Fashion District on Northwest Sixth Avenue hugging I-95.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Mecum Auctions A pair of Richard Petty logos are embroidered in the front seats.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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