as in symbol
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
a rock inscribed with mysterious glyphs that some have speculated as being of Norse origin
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Recent Examples of glyph
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
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PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Geometric polygons are another group of glyphs that include trapezoids and other shapes.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Geometric polygons are another group of glyphs that include trapezoids and other shapes.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyph
Noun
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Melons are a cultural symbol, and a pair of Yukari Kings once famously sold for $45,000 at auction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Left-hander Tyler Anderson has been the symbol of the troubles.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Schneider highlighted that early signs of AI use cases — such as driving corporate headcount reductions and greater sales — have emerged and created a path towards reinvestment into future growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Isaacman is a friend of Elon Musk, and the move was seen as the first sign of the rift between Trump and Musk that widened as the two men publicly feuded over a sweeping tax and spending package central to Trump’s second term agenda.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 July 2025
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“Glyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyph. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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