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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
Future President Jimmy Carter as a U.S. Navy ensign in the World War II era.
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Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
Seasons 4 and 5 saw the four main characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for the majority of the series.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensign
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Rescue workers, at least two of whom can be seen wearing uniforms, are seen exiting a fire truck and an ambulance marked with the emblem of the Red Crescent and approaching the ambulance derailed to the side.—
Farnaz Fassihi,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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On Google Maps, a yellow sign with a fire emblem can be seen near the gate of the set.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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The new release also includes a shovel, a tree without leaves, a harp, what appears to be a single radish and the flag of Sark, which is a self-governing island in the Channel Islands.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kasatkina is preparing to play under a new flag for the first time at the Charleston Open after announcing last week that her application for permanent residency in Australia had been accepted.—
George Ramsay and Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Experts have long debated the meaning of the 4-inch sculpture, though it is widely regarded to have been seen as a symbol of attractiveness and fertility.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The backlash against Musk and DOGE has already prompted national Democrats to incorporate the Tesla CEO into their broader campaign messaging, casting him as a symbol of Trumpian overreach.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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By uniting these technologies under one banner, Qualcomm better communicates its value to enterprise customers, clarifies product positioning, and positions for long-term growth across the industrial and telecom sectors.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, banners with photos of successful Hispanic alumni hang from lampposts on the 30-acre campus, and a mariachi band leads celebrations on Día de los Muertos.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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From rainbow logos during Pride Month to high-profile donations to advocacy groups, companies are increasingly taking public stances on controversial social issues.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Solana logo on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this photo taken in Krakow, Poland, Aug. 21, 2021.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Ensign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensign. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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