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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
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Supporters embraced the term as a symbol of resilience, helping the group amass more than 22 million followers on Instagram.
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ABC News,
20 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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Below three magical symbols, the author wrote the names of four enslaved people.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Supporters embraced the term as a symbol of resilience, helping the group amass more than 22 million followers on Instagram.
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ABC News,
20 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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Police said there were no signs of trauma or foul play and homicide detectives are investigating.
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By the end of the meeting, however, signs of a compromise had emerged.
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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EssilorLuxottica’s logo appears alongside Meta’s on the inside of the temple arms and on the packaging.
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Minimalist details like monochromatic stitching and a subtle Kate Spade logo clasp add to its understated elegance.
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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 Netherlands struck first when legendary defender Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring with one of his trademark headers.
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The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.
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On Wallace’s third attempt, David accepts the letter while grimacing.
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Per the letter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent organization of the CCC, must conduct a performance investigation into its commitment to federal priorities.
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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