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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This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
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Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Geometric polygons are another group of glyphs that include trapezoids and other shapes.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
These smaller relief-type glyphs were likely built by individual or local communities to communicate or record aspects of Nazca life.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Sign up To find more glyphs, researchers led by archaeologist Masato Sakai of Yamagata University trained an AI program to identify relief-type glyphs in high-resolution drone images taken of the entire region.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
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Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Geometric polygons are another group of glyphs that include trapezoids and other shapes.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
These smaller relief-type glyphs were likely built by individual or local communities to communicate or record aspects of Nazca life.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Sign up To find more glyphs, researchers led by archaeologist Masato Sakai of Yamagata University trained an AI program to identify relief-type glyphs in high-resolution drone images taken of the entire region.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyph
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The character is a powerful metaphor of oppressed women, challenging patriarchal norms, and has emerged as a symbol of female strength and resilience within the Indian horror genre.—
Sunil Sadarangani,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The ski suit has evolved into a fashion symbol frequently mentioned in style publications.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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“Glyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyph. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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