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a pictorial character used in hieroglyphics
The statue had an inscription written in Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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Recent Examples of hieroglyphic
Longreads, 1 July 2025
Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025
Written in three scripts—Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic—the stone allowed scholars, most notably Jean-François Champollion in the early 19th century, to decipher the meaning of hieroglyphs for the first time.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Egyptian hieroglyphics gave rise to a number of true alphabets, Latin included, through a tortuous procession of descendants.
—Longreads, 1 July 2025
Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Adjective
The top is carved to look like a dung beetle, while the bottom is flat and inscribed with hieroglyphic text.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025
Written in three scripts—Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic—the stone allowed scholars, most notably Jean-François Champollion in the early 19th century, to decipher the meaning of hieroglyphs for the first time.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hieroglyphic
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In another image, the Chinese leader appears to grin with his eyes shut, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi laughing by his side.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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TruthScan’s difference Unlike other companies offering AI image and video detection, TruthScan has detection tools for enterprise companies and for the general public.—
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USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The wealth at the top is incomprehensible — orders of magnitude beyond the numbers most of us glean from our own bank statements.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Elder millennial parents who may have trouble understanding what their kids are talking about will likely laugh along to how the comedians portray teens’ reliance on seemingly incomprehensible slang terms to communicate with each other.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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His plan and his answers in terms of navigating those name, image, and likeness waters were not viewed satisfactory enough.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cheney's actions became fodder for comedians throughout his political career, with his likeness regularly appearing on Saturday Night Live throughout the 1990s and 2000s, with Phil Hartman and Darrell Hammond portraying him on the sketch comedy series.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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As if dark energy weren't already mysterious and baffling enough, new research suggests that this unknown force may not be driving galaxies apart at an accelerating rate anymore.—
Robert Lea,
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6 Nov. 2025
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The goddess planet knows the art of seduction, but when transiting Scorpio, her sweetness is equally seductive and mysterious.—
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6 Nov. 2025
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Brasilia Iconography Views, maps, and plans from iconographic, cartographic, and architectural archives of Brazil’s Federal District and its capital city, Brasilia.—
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JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of India’s leading contemporary artists, Singh (born 1937 in Baranagar) is renowned for her bold, figurative paintings—a distinct visual language rich in color, iconographic depth, and deep narrative.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Costco has 'aggressive timeline' for construction, Nelson said Stephen Cross, real estate development director for Costco, said detailed building drawings are currently being created.—
Erik S. Hanley,
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5 Nov. 2025
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Walls will be dotted with paintings, drawings and etchings that reflect the history and private collection of husband-and-wife founders Gérard and Danielle Darel.—
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5 Nov. 2025
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The second flare is even more puzzling.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Staffers spent the weekend trading calls and texts, trying to piece together who had been axed, who had been spared, and, most puzzling, why.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Photo illustration of the YouTube TV logo displayed on a smartphone, with the YouTube logo in the background.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Hieroglyphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hieroglyphic. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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