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ensign Synonyms

Another word for ensign

Choosing another word for ensign depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A flag or standard, especially a large one flown by a ship to indicate its nationality or military branch.

Usage Example

"The battleship raised its national flag as it prepared to enter the foreign harbor."

Strongest
flag
standard
Strong
banner
colors
pennant
pennon
jack
Weak
streamer
bunting

• noun (Context 2)

A badge, token, or emblem indicating office, authority, or rank.

Usage Example

"The heavy golden chain was worn by the mayor as an insignia of his civic authority."

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insignia
emblem
badge
Strong
symbol
token
crest
sign

• Nearby Words

enshrine
enshrinement
enshroud
ensign
enslave
enslavement
enslaver

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ensign. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ensign
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