Thesaurus results for HIEROGLYPH

hieroglyph

noun

Definition of hieroglyph

as in image

a pictorial character used in hieroglyphics A tomb inscribed with hieroglyphs.

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Recent Examples of hieroglyph Pieces of papyrus or stone, with hieroglyphs sometimes incomplete, were recreated as a precious trio of clips, each with Fragment in their name. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 The laugh of a cherished friend, the reflection of a sunset in a mountain lake, the harmonies of a favorite piece of music – all are hieroglyphs of real, eternal good. — Lisa Rennie Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Apr. 2026 Go for a stroll on the water line at night or early morning and hopefully tracks will present themselves, flipper marks and a solid line for the shell, like hieroglyphs. — Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026 In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality. — Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hieroglyph

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Noun

Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of image

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Known for her charcoal drawings, abstract paintings of New York City skyscrapers, and depictions of the nature, particularly in the American southwest, she is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
More than 300,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $30,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of drawing

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To graduate from a stock concept to a real observation, picture-of-a-picture imagery like this asks for delicate framing.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrait

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Lulu and Georgia’s glass butter dish with a traditional silhouette and old-school etching feels like a stylish reedition of the dishes your grandparents grew up with.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Definition of etching

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Clad in his signature leather jacket, Huang himself became an icon of the AI boom – drawing major crowds at the company’s conferences and other tech events.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026
Alexi’s interrogator just happens to be one of his former students, Vladimir (Franco), who initially seems to enjoy talking about Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy and other icons of Russian literature with his former mentor.

— Joe Leydon, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

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