glyphs

plural of glyph
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 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
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symbols
Noun
  • But beyond the symbols, the science itself is moving quickly—in ways that may reshape how breast cancer is prevented, detected and treated.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Then, glue on some plastic spiders and other Halloween symbols on each side for an extra festive effect.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Glyphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyphs. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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