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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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Fortune,
13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
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Julian Chokkattu,
Wired,
8 Sep. 2020
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Noun
By spending billions of dollars each year on massive athlete endorsements and global marketing, Nike has turned everyday sneakers and apparel into a symbol of status and performance.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Verb
The laser eyes symbol that Saylor incorporated into his profile picture started in online Bitcoin communities but has spread to the mainstream.
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Fortune,
13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
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Julian Chokkattu,
Wired,
8 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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Dismissed by some as a publicity stunt, the crew proved the naysayers wrong, becoming a formidable presence and a powerful emblem of change.
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The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
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There are signs all around Preston Hollow opposing the project.
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On Monday morning, Pope Leo XIV presented him with a special vestment to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of Catholics.
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One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
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In this photo illustration, the Anthropic logo is seen on a smartphone with a Claude Mythos logo in the background.
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Schlossberg was endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the 86-year-old Democratic icon who met Schlossberg’s grandfather.
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But luckily for Mboladinga, the Congo squad stopped at nothing to ensure its beloved icon made it to North America, going as far as persuading DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to include him in the team’s official delegation.
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Andrew Coffman, an Atlanta employment discrimination and civil rights lawyer, has represented employees and employers and worked as an internal investigator for companies.
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According to the study, the detections represent the most robust evidence of organic material found in Jezero Crater so far.
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The trend first emerged in March as Norway was preparing for the World Cup and has quickly become the country’s trademark national celebration.
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Despite her years away from the sport, Ohashi did not hold back on difficulty, nailing her trademark acrobatic skill, a standing Arabian, to booming cheers from the small Minnesota crowd.
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Carvalho’s resignation letter focused on accomplishments.
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Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have.
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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