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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
Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The airline’s new logo is a monochromatic update on the old Taegeuk symbol, which itself is a take on the emblem on the South Korean flag.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 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
If successful, Kennedy will morph from a symbol of public service into, through the lens of the assassination, a cautionary tale.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The airline’s new logo is a monochromatic update on the old Taegeuk symbol, which itself is a take on the emblem on the South Korean flag.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 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
Noun
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An emblem of hope becomes a totem of governmental mistrust.—
Alexis Coe,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Each won the Ballon d’Or; to have the trio in one team was fire and water and magic, and as colour television coverage broadened, the three were the emblem of United’s bold revival.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aside from waiting until the average last frost date has passed, the seedlings will give signs when they can be transplanted outside.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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The tulip is considered one of the biggest signs of warmer months on the horizon and as such, tulip festivals have become a very popular attraction all over the world.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His fateful, fourth-down drop late in the AFC Championship Game will symbolize the Bills’ latest failure to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs and reach the Super Bowl.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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In contemporary anime, tattooed characters frequently symbolize a troubled past or inner turmoil, reinforcing Akaza’s role as a figure trapped by his own suffering and destructive path.—
Ronald S. Green,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion The essence of the agentic ecosystem is not a cluttered chart of company and framework logos categorized in a superficial taxonomy but rather a structured conceptual stack that extends from foundational technologies to their integration into everyday human experiences.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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On the dial, the LV logo is combined with the Voutilainen signature.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the show, viewers will see a letter from Jesperson mailed to Moore.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of Democratic members of Congress also sent a letter to Dudek, asking him to reconsider the change.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Usta had represented Turkey at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, finishing 43rd in the giant slalom and failing to finish in the slalom.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to the legal team representing Trump's presidential campaign for comment via email on Thursday.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The law firm represents Adidas in a trademark infringement case against Aviator Nation and has an extensive practice representing colleges and athletic departments in NIL, media rights and related matters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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One of these was a trademark finish into the top corner against France, but the work went way beyond just his ‘super strengths’.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While gold will continue to offer stability, predictability, and traditional safe-haven characteristics, Bitcoin will likely embody risk, innovation, and digital transformation.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brimming with blissfully bare beaches and rolling green hillsides that hide quaint cottages and understated villas, Bequia embodies relaxation.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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