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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
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
Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The obelisk is covered in hieroglyphics—the ancient Egyptians’ pictorial writing system—and engraved with both names that Ramses used as king.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Noun
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
Adjective
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 obelisk is covered in hieroglyphics—the ancient Egyptians’ pictorial writing system—and engraved with both names that Ramses used as king.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hieroglyphic
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The Rehabilitation A week after Manes’ departure, Johnson posted the image of himself posing with Bukele and their families in front of a Christmas tree.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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When police released images of the weapon, Robinson’s father texted his son, asking for a picture of the gun, according to the charging document.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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And the thought of McDavid leaving Edmonton under any condition once felt incomprehensible.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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His way through was by finding connection with a character whose deeds seem incomprehensible.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some members of Congress, including Marsha Blackburn, are attempting to pass legislation that would protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from digital replicas created without their consent.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many took issue with the likeness with the artist, but most felt the voluminous hair of the statue was too much, even a little offensive.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean at the height of summer, the erotic thriller follows Calvin Wells (Funk), a charismatic conman who sets his sights on Katrine Winters (Meadow Williams), a mysterious billionaire widow.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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For an event celebrating a dark and mysterious being, the vibe is surprisingly uplifting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Monday's drawing.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fan interactions are inevitable for a star like Leonardo DiCaprio, the former heartthrob turned permanent Hollywood A-lister, but some are more puzzling than others.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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This is a group of materials known for both their huge potential and their puzzling nature.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 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.—
The Editors,
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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There’s no question that this history, alongside other gems about Birkin revealed by Meltzer, has made the woman in question, who died on July 16, 2023, more than worthy of icon status.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson) and David Mescon (Dasha, Megan Moroney, the album’s latticework of fiddle, steel guitar and acoustic guitar nods to the influence of ‘90s and 2000s female country icons such as Shania Twain and Martina McBride.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Hieroglyphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hieroglyphic. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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