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
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
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
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyph
Noun
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The Museum also provided special paper to make paper cranes, a long-time symbol of peace.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When the Sarajevo Haggadah first went on permanent display at Bosnia’s national history museum in 2002, it was seen as a hopeful symbol for the future after a decade of ethnic strife.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Glyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyph. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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