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hieroglyphs

noun

plural of hieroglyph
as in pictures
a pictorial character used in hieroglyphics A tomb inscribed with hieroglyphs.

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Recent Examples of hieroglyphs Simple in shape, being straight, these trumpets have remarkable embellishments depicting Egyptian gods and hieroglyphs. — Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026 Some examples took more direct cues—such as the collectible Egyptian Pattern bracelets and brooches similar to 1924 examples depicting hieroglyphs. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 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 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 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
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  1. pictures
  2. images
  3. hieroglyphics
  4. drawings
  5. portraits
Noun
  • Cuoco also added a few mirror selfies of her baby belly, as well as pictures from throughout her pregnancy so far.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nine deaths bring nine funerals and the front pages of the two local newspapers, the Middlesbrough Gazette and the Northern Echo, both carry pictures of the previous day’s ceremony for PC Matthew Blades in nearby Hartlepool.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • But independent analysts warned the pipeline could remain down for weeks, based on satellite images showing significant damage to a pumping station.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The images were displayed in court as opening statements began Tuesday in a wrongful death case against developer and minority Sacramento Kings owner Phil Oates.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of images
Noun
  • Narrative art that tells a story has appeared in many forms, from cave drawings and hieroglyphics to paintings, murals, illustrations, comics, and sculpture.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ursone reckoned that the distinct rites and language of their marine tribe would, to polite society, resemble hieroglyphics.
    — Jasper Craven, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of hieroglyphics
Noun
  • Two Publix shoppers split Wednesday’s only jackpot hit among the Florida Lotto, Fantasy 5 and Powerball drawings, one of whom played at a store with its third jackpot win in four months.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Karma starts off the season with paintings and drawings spanning the 1970s to the aughts by the late New York painter Yvonne Jacquette.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawings
Noun
  • Max was known for his portraits of figures in rock music and politics — everyone from the Beatles to Barack Obama to Taylor Swift.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Styled by de Rakoff in collaboration with each woman, the portraits feature pieces from Lafayette 148’s fall 2026 collection, selected to reflect each subject’s personality, style and the demands of her day.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of portraits

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“Hieroglyphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hieroglyphs. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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