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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
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
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Nearly four decades later, his unresolved disappearance remains one of Israel’s most painful symbols.
—Ami Kaufman, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
The corner lockers are coveted — a symbol of status, with an easier getaway to the private areas of the clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Nearly four decades later, his unresolved disappearance remains one of Israel’s most painful symbols.
—Ami Kaufman, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
Noun
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That features signature touches including its cherry motif hot-stamped in gold, alongside an emblem with two hearts symbolizing the bond between parent and child.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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The looming threat of AI has continued to panic Hollywood with Norwood now an emblem of that fear.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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To commemorate his legacy, city and community leaders gathered on Thursday — on what would have been his 85th birthday — to install an honorary street sign at the intersection of Tooley Street and Oriole Street in Encanto.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also uncovered signs of immune and inflammation pathways involved in the disease, which could help guide treatment in the future.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Milei has repeatedly said government isn’t the solution while wielding a chainsaw to symbolize federal spending cuts in Argentina.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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From watching millennials normalize egg freezing to period tracking and fertility care, for many, menopause feels like the next frontier in reproductive autonomy—and patches symbolize both relief and rebellion.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Visitors saw an auto-playing trailer with an action-movie score—helicopter, jets, eagle, salute, thumbs-up, then a new White House logo in which said house was mostly black.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pair is finished with a gold-tone D&G logo plaque at the heel for an instantly recognizable look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Swift had her hair done up in colorful scrunchies and wore a Scramble letter necklace with her character's name Natalie.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This seven-letter tattoo, all caps, offers the entry point into what makes the Chicago Bears cornerback tick.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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In December year, President Joe Biden signed a law prohibiting recognition in the United States of trademarks confiscated by the Cuban government.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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James elaborates on his choice with his trademark mix of competitive edge and charisma.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leung is a product of the Snarky Elephant Incubator, a multi-year development program for emerging film industry creators whose work embodies the company’s mission of bringing more diverse content to the screen.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s the mindset Steichen wants his whole team to embody in a conference that, outside of the 4-1 Bills, feels wide open.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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