ideographs

noun

plural of ideograph
as in ideograms

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  1. hieroglyphs
  2. hieroglyphics
  3. pictures
  4. representations
  5. depictions
  6. resemblances
Noun
  • 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
Definition of hieroglyphs
Noun
  • Wild writes that Burroughs had a longstanding interest in archaeology and anthropology, and particularly in hieroglyphics.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026
  • Egyptian hieroglyphics indicate that the art of sugar confectionery was established at least 3,000 years ago.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of hieroglyphics
Noun
  • The charging document also cited one of the many messages Dumarce sent to Cole, including some previously cited by Cole that included threats with pictures of her children.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Anticipate major developments, as the Lesnar-Femi clash is highly watched, potentially shaping future title pictures.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • The problem was determining which, if any, of his braid representations were unfaithful.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Strassman says these visions could be nothing more than representations of certain information your brain is generating at the time.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026
Definition of representations
Noun
  • But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school.
    — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of depictions
Noun
  • To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of resemblances
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