Each boy student has a school badge on his cap.
Source: tatoeba (276914)
Badge
/bæd͡ʒ/
Synonyms for "badge" (254 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (51)
Noun(12 words)
accoladearmoryaromaattributeaviation badgeawardbadge of officebadgesbannerbarbatonbaybaysblazonrybrandbrassardbuttoncachetcalligramcalling card
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cap and gowncardcastchainchain of officecharactercharacteristicchevronchickenclass ringcockadecollarcolorconfigurationcountermarkcountersigncredentialscrest
Adjective(1 words)
advanced course label
Strong matches (76)
Noun(24 words)
Verb(1 words)
crest the ridge
crosscutdecorationdevicedifferentiadifferentialdistinctiondistinctive featuredog tagdresseagleearmarkemblememblemsensignensignsepauletfascesfeaturefigure
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figureheadflavorfleur-de-lisforetokengusthallmarkhammer and sicklehash markheraldryhershey barhonorid cardidentificationidentification badgeidentification tagidiocrasyidiosyncrasyimageimpressimpressionindexindicantindicatorindividualisminitialsinsigniainsignia of branchkeynotekudoslapel pinlaurels
Related words (127)
letter of introductionlineamentsliverymacemannerismmantlemarkmarkingmarkingsmeasuremedalmoldmonogrammortarboardmouldmouldermouldynaturenoteoak leaf
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odorold school tieorganization insigniaoverseas barparachute badgeparticularitypatchpeculiaritypicturepinpipplaquepress cardpropertyqualityquirkregaliarepresentationrepresentativeringrosesavorschool ringsealserial numberservice stripeshamrockshapeshoulder patchshoulder sleeve insigniasigilsigillographysignsignalsignaturesingularityskull and crossbonessmackspecialtysphragisticsspread eaglestaffstampstarstripesubmarine badgesure signswastikasymbolsymptomtainttangtartantastetelltale signtesserathistletietokentraittrickuniformvergevisiting cardwandwings
Noun(36 words)
Adjective(4 words)
modern marknational attributeofficial sealreligious icon
Verb(1 words)
prove a skill
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: emblem, accolade, advanced course label, armbands, armory.
- Sentence evidence is available for badge, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "badge".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "badge"
Keep "badge" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "badge" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "badge", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "badge" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
14 entriesID badgeachievement badgeattach badgeaward badgeclear badgeclub badgedisplay badgemerit badgename badgeschool badgesecurity badgeteam badgeupdate badgevisitor badge
Collocations
10 entriesID badgeachievement badgeattach badgeaward badgebadge ceremonydigital badgedisplay badgemerit badgename badgesecurity badge
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
Any member of the University has right to use the library services showing personal identification card or university badge.
Source: tatoeba (1152647)
I want your name and badge number.
Source: tatoeba (2016669)
I don't have a badge.
Source: tatoeba (2276015)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "badge"?
Closest matches include emblem, accolade, advanced course label, armbands, armory.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "badge"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.