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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
Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
Avalon Hester, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
That saltire honors Charlotte’s Scottish roots, while blue and white are symbols of tradition, trust and unity.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
Verb
Gene has gone on to reference this moment from her first date as a symbol of Jerry’s determination.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
That saltire honors Charlotte’s Scottish roots, while blue and white are symbols of tradition, trust and unity.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
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Obeid is an emblem of a dreadful war, and Salah’s post highlighted how football has been quiet in addressing it.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Flip both timepieces over to check out another homage to the naval unit; the caseback is engraved with the Aviazione Navale wing emblem, in a first for Panerai.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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There’s no sign administration officials, including Terrell, will let up in their campaign against higher education.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the greatest sign of the offensive resurgence had nothing to do with Brown, Rice and Worthy: A newcomer to the 53, Tyquan Thornton, hauled in a 58-yard bomb down the left sideline.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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For every placement made, Next Level plants five trees, symbolizing both a family’s new home and a commitment to future generations.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This symbolizes unity and strength, while building a bold convergence of community and belonging.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Claiming Hurricane Season Is 'Over' Stock photograph showing the Tesla logo on a charger at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station in the Silicon Valley town of Mountain View, California, August 24, 2016.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, the brand reversed course and returned to its old logo.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The keychains feature large letters, punctuation or symbols along with metal charms of the Labubus representing the letter.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter (sent to the Justice Department by Pulte), lacks any factual or legal basis.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee's top 10 public high schools represent a mix of traditional, magnet and charter schools for 2025-26, according U.S. News & World Report.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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The move of the 130-foot-wide, 115-foot-tall structure represents the most striking chapter yet in a decades-long relocation project that has already shifted hundreds of homes, businesses, and public buildings out of harm’s way.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Their trademark triangular signs are ubiquitous in arid regions of the United States, like the Great Basin.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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In years to come, the memory will endure of his trademark gliding runs beyond opposition defenders, an FA Cup-winning goal or, maybe above all else, that wonderfully infectious smile of his.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Neil Buchan Grant - Black And White Photo Awards 2025 A Vietnamese couple with a combined age of 196 years embody enduring love and humor.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Festival goers can enjoy performances by various artists across genres embodying NYC’s cultural diversity, including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, world, indie, and contemporary dance.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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