badges

noun

Definition of badgesnext
plural of badge
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as in insignia

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as in medals

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  1. insignia
  2. medals
  3. trophies
  4. plates
  5. cups
  6. prizes
Noun
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted Americans to two election videos in which the agency's name and insignia are used, telling people the videos are fake.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As voting got underway, the FBI warned that its name and insignia were being used in two fake news clips, including one that falsely claimed the FBI was urging people to vote remotely because of a terrorist threat.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Last month, Mike Rogers brought home seven heavy medals to Lubbock, Texas, after finishing The Great World Race.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • All of this alone would be impressive; however, Thomas did all of this while becoming an Olympic sprinter and earning six medals at the competition — including three golds in Paris.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of medals
Noun
  • The trophies will be presented during the ceremony on Saturday, January 18, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Westwood.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nearly 40% of Heisman trophies have gone to athletes from California, Ohio and Texas.
    Maxwell Millington, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Begin with plates at the entrance, followed by main dishes like casseroles, and end with baked goods, cheeses and beverages.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of plates
Noun
  • The cups feature symbols representing Panera's broccoli and cheddar soup, tomato soup, and its bread bowl.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Panera released its holiday soup cups on Wednesday and within a few hours, the cups, which are available in three different styles, sold out.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cups
Noun
  • In 2024, finalists shared in about $120,000 in cash and service prizes.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The movie has won numerous honors, starting with its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and including prizes this week from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Gotham Awards.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of prizes
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