Thesaurus results for IDEOGRAM

ideogram

noun

Definition of ideogram

as in ideograph

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Recent Examples of ideogram That shape, whose contour resembles both an indecipherable ideogram and a flat asymmetrical spaceship, shows Parsons’s inventive side. — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026 This erroneous belief that all Chinese characters are ideograms — symbols that express ideas directly, without language — remains widespread today in the West. — Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025 The encrusted object clearly qualified as cultural property, even more so when the treasure hunters cleaned it up, revealing that the shining chunk was actually an ingot stamped with Chinese ideograms. — Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024 The artist’s small paintings are as dense and provocative as his large ones — tiny worlds full of ideograms, like tarot cards. — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2023 However, using numbers is not allowed under those rules, and using pictures, like an emoji or ideogram, in a name is expressly forbidden. — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 26 May 2020 Luxurious hotels, casinos, and nightclubs merge with gray buildings, European remains, and Taoist temples, in a city full of ideogram signs, and unmistakable smells and sounds. — Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideogram

Noun

Fans and creators say authentic cultural representation in horror makes the genre more meaningful.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Let’s go through each penalty and levy a Clippers Punishment Adjudication (CPA) score for this devastating accounting issue by the franchise and Kawhi’s representation.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of representation

Noun

In addition to hieroglyph texts, the interior walls feature murals depicting portraits of seated and kneeling figures, and archaeological evidence of papermaking tools.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 July 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

Definition of hieroglyph

Noun

But unlike the Peter Farrelly film, By Any Means — which was directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn — isn’t interested in cloying depictions of interracial high jinks and bonding.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
While Patchett’s depiction of equine behavior is fairly realistic, the decisions of the main character in this central tale are less so.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of depiction

Noun

The optical payload successfully demonstrated angles-only navigation using live-feed images and an algorithm embedded within its payload electronics, enabling closed-loop control between the payload and the spacecraft, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
But by halftime, the image escaped those few inches as the Pride of the Southland Band gave Parton’s most enduring symbol a much larger stage.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of image

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 hieroglyphic

Noun

The 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art contains 100,000 square feet of gallery space with 35 galleries organized according to theme, including adventure, motherhood, community, children’s illustrations, manga and comics.

— Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Instead, Hopkins advised her small business owners without the budgets for professional photographers or designers to instead opt for smaller scale illustrations or even to take their own photos on smartphones, if need be.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026