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Recent Examples of logogramCuneiform became syllabic, repurposing its logograms, or word symbols, as sounds.—Longreads, 1 July 2025 Most interestingly, many of the artists used logograms (a symbol to represent a word) rooted in the use of homophones.—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2023
Both Nomad bikes are perfectly capable analog bikes in their own right, a rare attribute in a market obsessed with offering ever more speed and range.
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William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.
Initially used to track agricultural trade and taxes, early pictographs evolved into cuneiform—a sophisticated system of record-keeping.
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Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
But before this, some of the brightest Chinese minds of the 20th century had to figure out a way to harness the complex pictographs that make up written Chinese into a typewriter, and later, a computer.
With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
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Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Soldiers trade their insignia for those of other units, mostly, but sometimes for alcohol and cigarettes.
Bag charms have become small cultural statements of their own, and Coach has leaned into this trend with playful symbols rooted in New York be that yellow taxis, landmarks - all icons that capture place as much as product.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
This article explores why these models are more than watches—they’re cultural symbols, and why this one retailer has earned the confidence of serious collectors.
The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
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Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Carve your monogram, favorite sports team's logo, or your pet's silhouette onto your pumpkin for a personalized front door accent.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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