Synonyms of glyph

glyph

noun

ˈglif 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbol
• sign
• character
• icon
• letter
• numeral
• cipher
• rune
• hieroglyph
• pictogram
• pictograph
• ideogram

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glyph

The looping white steel of the glyph gave rise to a series of further glyphs, their high-gloss finish-fetish circular looping tubes being but a short step away from her colorful bent rectangular tubing. — Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026

Frenzied shapes—sparks, ribbons, spirals, glyphs, shadowy crosses, serpents—float among them through an undefined ether, as if transmitting cryptic information. — Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025

Today, as the founder of Dyne, the British Italian designer channels that same reverence into her work, crafting pieces that speak in glyphs, evoke ancient forms and are true to her creative spirit. — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Across subreddits, cohorts on X, Discord servers, Facebook groups, and even LinkedIn pages, Lopez tracked chatbot enthusiasts sharing codes, manifestos, glyphs, diagrams, and poetry generated with AI, and presenting the material as profound glimpses into a shifting reality. — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025