Synonyms and antonyms of Badges and ribbons in American Thesaurus

armband (noun)

a small piece of cloth worn around one arm, to show that you have a particular job or belong to a particular organization. People sometimes wear a black armband to show respect for someone who has died.

badge (noun)

a special piece of metal, cloth, or plastic, often with words or symbols on it, that you wear or carry with you to show your rank or official position

badge (noun)

a similar object that shows that you have achieved something

badge (noun)

British a button that shows that you support a particular group or idea

button (noun)

a small round object that fastens onto your clothes with a pin and usually has a picture or writing on it

chevron (noun)

a symbol in the shape of an upside-down “V” that soldiers, police officers, etc. wear on their sleeve to show their rank

insignia (noun)

a mark or sign that shows someone’s rank or status, or what organization they belong to

letter (noun)

American a badge given to a high school student for excellent performance in sports

ribbon (noun)

a narrow piece of colored cloth folded over itself, worn to show support for an organization, principle, or aim

stripe (noun)

a band of cloth on a uniform showing the rank of the person wearing it

yellow ribbon (noun)

a thin band of yellow material that people tie around a tree as a way of remembering someone who has gone away, particularly to war, and as a sign of hope that they will return