ideograph

noun

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  1. ideogram
  2. representation
  3. hieroglyph
  4. depiction
  5. image
  6. hieroglyphic
  7. illustration
  8. resemblance
Noun
  • 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
Definition of ideogram
Noun
  • His addition was part of the network's post-George Floyd hiring push, during which ESPN publicly emphasized race and representation in its talent strategy.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, her commitment to representation and community remains a central element of her work, both on and off the stage.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of representation
Noun
  • Simple in shape, being straight, these trumpets have remarkable embellishments depicting Egyptian gods and hieroglyphs.
    — Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hieroglyph
Noun
  • The play’s depiction of extrajudicial killing and out-of-control military leadership resonate with Whitford.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of depiction
Noun
  • The Senate passed a bill Monday night that aims to regulate college sports after several court cases in recent years dramatically overhauled NCAA rules and allowed student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, known as NIL.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
  • View gallery - 11 images Ahead of the upcoming fall sales season, smart home robotics brand Narwal has announced an exclusive early access promotion on its flagship robot vacuum and mop system, the Narwal Flow 2.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 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 influence of his illustrations, character designs, performances, and artistic vision can still be felt throughout Gwar today.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.
    — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustration
Noun
  • In her review of the exhibition, critic Aruna D’Souza sees this resemblance as a blind spot in the show’s curation.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Basically a ribeye with one long rib bone still attached and scraped clean, this cut of meat gets its name from its resemblance to a tomahawk.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of resemblance
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“Ideograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideograph. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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