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as in emblem
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the traditional physician's symbol of a staff entwined with a snake
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as in sign
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
the symbol ¶ indicates where a new paragraph should begin symbols such as emoji that are used in texts
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as in to symbolize
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Recent Examples of symbol
Fortune, 13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The cross, a symbol that wards off evil, is mirrored in Tolkien’s use of the mallorn, described as a cross-shaped tree, as a place of refuge and protection.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The laser eyes symbol that Saylor incorporated into his profile picture started in online Bitcoin communities but has spread to the mainstream.
—Fortune, 13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
Verb
Her voice, later verified by outlets including The Washington Post and Sky News, became one of the most haunting symbols of the war.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The cross, a symbol that wards off evil, is mirrored in Tolkien’s use of the mallorn, described as a cross-shaped tree, as a place of refuge and protection.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
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Since his rise to power, supporters have widely adopted the green-and-yellow national flag and soccer jersey into pro-Bolsonaro emblems.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The country's air force command had been using the emblem of a golden eagle and a circle of wings since early 2017, the air force said at the time.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Christian lore, the sycamore also symbolizes repentance, humility, and forgiveness of one’s sins, evoked by the story of the tax collector Zacchaeus, who climbed one to see Jesus.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lisa also wore a pair of black tights emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton logo.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Uncle Herschel, the seated oldster in Cracker Barrel’s iconic logo, is not only a character from corporate lore, the founder’s real-life uncle, but a representative, even an aspirational, figure for a certain kind of American.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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After getting a copy of the letter from Reeds to Boyd mentioning his deputy this year, Bouchard doubled down on the concern.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Before the festival, students at Escuela Verde in Silver City will create the photo collage that will be added to the giant letters, Bautch said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The showcase will feature 70 vendors representing diverse categories, including technology accessories, sustainable promotional items, custom apparel, awards and recognition products, trade show giveaways and executive gifts, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Your choices currently include the Harry Potter Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection, with a quartet of doughnuts representing the four Hogwarts houses.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 Aug. 2025
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There also was a second one modeled after King, even sporting the Hall of Famer’s trademark red eyeglasses, known as La-Billie-Bu.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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His debut film, Reservoir Dogs, introduced us to his trademark banter and non-chronological storytelling.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In the signature blue and black team hues, the apparel range will embody speed, precision and style whilst also meeting the physical and athletic demands for the drivers, engineers and pit crew.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Building Inspirato And The American Dream From refugee to builder of global platforms, Payam Zamani embodies resilience and reinvention.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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