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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
Ayurella Horn-Muller, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
The Bibas family and their two small redheaded children had become a symbol of the hostage struggle in Israel throughout the war, with posters of their faces plastered along city streets and commemorations held on the children's birthdays.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
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Noun
But as increasingly erratic weather continues driving up the costs of confectionery, the sweet treat has become a symbol of something much less romantic: climate change.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
The Bibas family and their two small redheaded children had become a symbol of the hostage struggle in Israel throughout the war, with posters of their faces plastered along city streets and commemorations held on the children's birthdays.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
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It’s also understood that the distinct shape enclosing the birds and the tree were designed to create a personal emblem.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Image Another symbol of harmony, a Japanese mon, or heraldic emblem, adorns a pair of Japanese lacquered katana cases — the protective sheath of a blade — from one family in the Edo period.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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That includes preliminary trade data showing a record surge of goods imported into the U.S. — a sign of businesses bringing things in early to get ahead of the administration's tariff threats.—
Axios,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Retinol is touted as one of the best skin care ingredients for tackling dullness, acne, fine lines, dark spots, and signs of aging.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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Vultures are a Halloween and horror movie staple, symbolizing death and decay.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Anderson’s son Brandon Thomas Lee says the recognition is an honor and symbolizes a shift in both public and most importantly peer group perception.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Upon entering, there is a Batman logo at the door as well as a soothing water feature that sets the tone for the inspiration behind the house.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Berrios accompanied his girlfriend in a Fendi sweater covered in the brand’s logo.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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The contents of the letter that Trump flashed to reporters show the King eager to build on the strength of his personal relationship with the president.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Without approval from these letters, such activities would be considered acts of piracy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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In Thai culture, water represents purity, tranquility and renewal, which is celebrated throughout the property’s grounds.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a broader sense, the success of Pop Mart represents the rise of a new cohort of Chinese companies taking up global share not by cheap labor but by cultural soft power.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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This seemingly frustrated Mullenweg, who accused WPE of abusing the WordPress trademark to charge customers for access to WordPress' free tools.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Slavin and Faber did a tremendous job eliminating Canada’s chances all night, including earlier in overtime when Faber twice used his trademark great gap and stick to knock pucks from McDavid upon entries.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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