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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Jackson Ward became a symbol of Black economic power during the early 1900s.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 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
The bottle may have a small symbol that looks like an open lid labeled with a figure such as 12M, 18M, or 24M.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Jackson Ward became a symbol of Black economic power during the early 1900s.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
Noun
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The casebacks are engraved with the Aviazione Navale wings emblem, a first for in Panerai watches.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To easily identify which bakeries had met the lofty standards of the guild, a lustrous golden kringle was adorned over the door—an exclusive emblem of royal approval—and is still found today throughout the city.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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The two were not wealthy, but were driving a Hyundai Grandeur, a car that was considered a sign of wealth at the time.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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It will be closely monitored for signs that the two leaders could take steps toward a peace deal or ceasefire.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Protective Cloak While the mantle represents visible leadership, the cloak symbolizes the protective aspects—the moments when leaders must shield themselves and others from harm.—
Carla D. Thompson Payton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In Bangladeshi wedding tradition, rain symbolizes a blessing, indicating to the couple that everything had aligned exactly the way it was meant to.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Home Depot spokesperson Beth Marlowe said late Friday that the company had not approved the party to use its branding or logo.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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That logo Deadpool-ian Avengers logo was last seen in Deadpool & Wolverine as a flag during the dystopian other-verse seen where Deadpool and Wolverine meet Chris Evans’ Johnny Storm.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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The letters were signed by HJC chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), the latter of whom chairs the subcommittee on the administrative state, regulatory reform and antitrust.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kevin Keegan won the Ballon D’Or twice while representing German club Hamburger SV in 1978 and 1979.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Board member Mike Goodman, who represents the San Tan Valley area, was thrilled with the unofficial results.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Or one of the forward’s trademark bendy-legged dribbles?—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the video, Blippi wears his signature blue-and-orange striped hat with his orange glasses and suspenders, and many of his co-stars (kids and grown-ups too) try out his trademark look.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, the 28-year-old actress embodies a 20-year-old Knox as she's wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while studying abroad in Italy.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Empathetic leadership can be embodied by anyone—from managers overseeing entire departments to those leading specific projects.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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