emblem

Organization's visual mark

An emblem is a symbol or design representing an idea, organization, or identity: The eagle is the emblem of the United States.

Unlike a logo, which may be abstract, an emblem typically depicts something recognizable—an animal, object, or figure.

Emblems appear on flags, shields, uniforms, and official documents.

Figuratively, anything serving as a symbol qualifies: She became an emblem of resistance.

insignia

badge

Worn symbol of membership

  • medalMetal honor token
  • medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark

patch · pin · decal · monogram · sigil · pennant · ensign · cockade · rosette · epaulette

national

flag

Cloth symbol or signal

eagle · maple leaf · shamrock · thistle · fleur-de-lis · chrysanthemum · lotus · cedar · crescent · hammer and sickle

heraldry

escutcheon

Shield bearing heraldry

charge · field · arms · lion · eagle · griffin · unicorn · phoenix · motto · supporters

symbol

icon

Pictorial screen symbol

  • motifRecurring thematic element
  • hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
  • tokenRepresentative placeholder

sign · figure · representation · allegory · personification · attribute · device · figurehead · mascot · glyph

identity

representation

Depiction or likeness

  • symbolRepresentational mark or sign
  • signatureHandwritten name for verification
  • hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark

marker · identifier · distinction · trademark · recognition · association · belonging · affiliation · badge of honor

branding

logo

Company identifying symbol

tagline · wordmark · logotype · mascot · brandmark · recognition · visual identity · marque · livery

allegiance

loyalty

Faithful commitment to another

unity · fidelity · commitment · fealty · dedication · brotherhood · sisterhood · bond · esprit de corps · pledge

Categories
Opposites
symbolic representation

emblemrandom pattern

Arrangement without regularity

blank · cipher · ornament · abstraction · void

communication mode

emblemplain speech

Unembellished verbal expression

tell

decorative function

emblemornament

Thing that beautifies

flourish · embellishment · adornment · decorative element

Phrases
Family

emblematic, emblems, emblematically

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G