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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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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.
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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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Andy Reid should own the trademark to the combination of the words ‘wand’ and ‘left foot’.
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The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
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The letter did not explain the pause, but suggested it may have been intended to preserve evidence.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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