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ideographs

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plural of ideograph

as in ideograms

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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

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Egyptian hieroglyphics indicate that the art of sugar confectionery was established at least 3,000 years ago.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
For most of your predecessors, pitching was like reading hieroglyphics.

— Kevin Sherrington Feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of hieroglyphics

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Additionally, founders frequently serve as the face of the company, making representations to clients, investors and partners.

— Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Çayoğlu mentions his amazement at meeting fans in Italy and Argentina, representations of their work crossing borders.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of representations

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My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The bell’s pyramidal face is decorated with depictions of deceased kings and queens, and its toll was believed to invoke ancestral spirits.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of depictions

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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

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