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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
Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The victims were also allegedly branded in their pelvic regions with a symbol that allegedly contained both Raniere's and Mack’s initials.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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
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Noun
Some said they were prevented, at least temporarily, from displaying a religious symbol at work or trying to sing a Christian song at a school talent show.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The victims were also allegedly branded in their pelvic regions with a symbol that allegedly contained both Raniere's and Mack’s initials.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
Noun
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Yee showcased a black low-top silhouette featuring the brand’s signature star emblem and colorful floral embroidery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and laid siege to Mariupol, the building became an enduring emblem of the city’s resistance.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Santiago said the detentions are a sign that their fight for justice and to protect the surrounding lands was worth it despite the bloody toll.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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New evidence in a study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida found that changes in driving behavior can act as biomarkers indicating a decline in mental clarity that pre-dates major signs of dementia.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The slim veil symbolized the gulf that existed between Black and white in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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That victory symbolized Moscow’s dominance over Western efforts in Africa and highlighted Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel, where anti-Western sentiment has been on the rise.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Several vehicles, including one with the company logo, started tailing a CNN crew that drove along a public road in front of the facility, attempting to block the team’s ability to film, even out the window.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The collection is branded with Roxy and Juicy Couture’s iconic logos, etched in the heart and the rear.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shell, YTD Shell reports earnings this Thursday, May 7th.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Its subject is a fading icon of American culture.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Any changes to the policy will probably draw strong challenges from within the LAPD and the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the powerful union that represents the city’s rank-and-file officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Instead, this latest effort represents the incremental progress essential to experimental science, where errors and uncertainties are identified and quantified, and future generations of scientists can build upon it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Last month, Maren Flagg, who is suing Taylor Swift for trademark infringement over The Life of a Showgirl, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Through its trademark, Federal Retirement Made Simple™, this observation has informed FEBA’s ongoing focus on education, with an emphasis on making complex systems more understandable without overwhelming the individual.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Referring to your previous letter, when Israel controlled Gaza from 1967 to 2005, the average life expectancy went from 48 to 72 years.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The letters were addressed to her at our hometown address.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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