as in symbol
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
a rock inscribed with mysterious glyphs that some have speculated as being of Norse origin
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Recent Examples of glyph
A number of yellow glyphs remained brightly illuminated on the digital main display—including traction control.
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
—PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Among the new glyphs, about 80% depicted humanoid figures, decapitated heads, and domesticated animals, particularly llamas (see image showing original photo and AI-identified humanoid glyph).
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
—PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Among the new glyphs, about 80% depicted humanoid figures, decapitated heads, and domesticated animals, particularly llamas (see image showing original photo and AI-identified humanoid glyph).
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyph
Noun
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By the 1980s, Armani suits became a power symbol for American businessmen thanks in part to the brand’s prominence in pop culture.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the rush to make sense of the shooting based on these messages and symbols is misguided.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Glyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyph. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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