as in image
a pictorial character used in hieroglyphics
A tomb inscribed with hieroglyphs.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hieroglyph
The dress was designed by industry icon Ruth E. Carter in various hues of vibrant purples (the color that signifies royalty) with Wakandan hieroglyphs in golden threads woven down the center and sides.
—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Crucially, these dates correspond to important dynastic events that the hieroglyphs omit — filling in the puzzle pieces scholars had been missing.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
The same message in hieroglyphs, Demotic and Greek allowed researchers to decode the images as language, but the new discovery is a bit different.
—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Humans have been communicating with pictures since the days of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hieroglyph
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Crucially, these dates correspond to important dynastic events that the hieroglyphs omit — filling in the puzzle pieces scholars had been missing.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
The same message in hieroglyphs, Demotic and Greek allowed researchers to decode the images as language, but the new discovery is a bit different.
—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Humans have been communicating with pictures since the days of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hieroglyph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hieroglyph
Noun
-
Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
-
Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
Noun
-
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 24, Powerball drawing are 13, 14, 16, 21, 38, and the Powerball is 14.
-
The quirky chain has not officially announced the location, but a Formal Site Development Plan submitted to the city late last year included drawings identifying Trader Joe’s as the occupant.
Noun
-
For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
-
McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
Noun
-
It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
-
The carousel additionally featured a few vintage wedding portraits, presumably of her parents.
Noun
-
In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.
-
Some examples from Myers include the subtle etching in marble, the soft wear of limestone, the lived-in texture of linen, or the subtle fading and marks that form in hardwood floors.
Noun
-
Schlossberg was endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the 86-year-old Democratic icon who met Schlossberg’s grandfather.
-
But luckily for Mboladinga, the Congo squad stopped at nothing to ensure its beloved icon made it to North America, going as far as persuading DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to include him in the team’s official delegation.
Cite this Entry
“Hieroglyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hieroglyph. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
