hieroglyphs

plural of hieroglyph

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Recent Examples of hieroglyphs 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hieroglyphs
Noun
  • This is as true as the fact that Heather called the paparazzi to take pictures of her and Terry at Disney World.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When people tour your home, whether through pictures or an open house, there’s more to the home that adds to the feel other than the color of your walls or hardwood floors.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike conventional stereo systems, which mainly calculate horizontal differences between images from parallel cameras, CBS accounts for both horizontal and vertical disparities created when cameras converge on a target.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Many accounts posting these images are verified on X and appear to be anonymous.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • Many brought flowers and drawings and other tributes to the late singer.
    Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the widespread good fortune of Monday’s major money Florida Lottery drawings, Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play and Fantasy 5 luck was confined to one player at one RaceTrac station.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Below, see Parton’s life in pictures, from her first portraits to her biggest awards.
    Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Gomez wanted to utilize her love of photography to capture the portraits of the people sharing their stories.
    Anna McAllister, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Hieroglyphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hieroglyphs. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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