as in symbols
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 glyphs
Arabic is the outcome of centuries of trade, innovation and communication, never letting go of the beauty of symbols, pictographs and glyphs.
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Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
For crucially, the glyphs, the rectangular tubes, and the high-gloss cylinders contain not the slightest visible trace of their fabrication.
—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
The other big menu bar-wide change in Tahoe is that many menu items get their own little glyphs now to go along with the text.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
For crucially, the glyphs, the rectangular tubes, and the high-gloss cylinders contain not the slightest visible trace of their fabrication.
—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
The other big menu bar-wide change in Tahoe is that many menu items get their own little glyphs now to go along with the text.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyphs
symbols
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But the four-poster bed carved with Pica-pau’s symbols feels enchanted and protective.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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People remember chunks, patterns, and familiar symbols far better than abstract strings.—
Jay Gardiner,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Glyphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyphs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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