logogram

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Recent Examples of logogram Cuneiform 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logogram
Noun
  • For the poll, Americans were asked to rank top brands on nine different attributes, including the company's character, culture, ethics, citizenship, vision, growth, trust, trajectory, and its products and services.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t worry, though: All the key attributes are still present, but the designs now have a wider toe area and firmer side panels to prevent warping.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Initially used to track agricultural trade and taxes, early pictographs evolved into cuneiform—a sophisticated system of record-keeping.
    Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • The typewriter's ingenuity comes from the way Lin decided to break down Chinese pictographs: by their shapes, not sounds.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • After the ceremony, recipients gather outside to take photos with their insignia.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 July 2025
  • Photo : Ford The all-electric Ford Bronco’s Badlands insignia.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • The Museum also provided special paper to make paper cranes, a long-time symbol of peace.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Then there’s Joc Pederson, the Texas Rangers outfielder who famously turned a strand of pearls into a viral postseason symbol in 2021.
    India Brown, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Royal cyphers are monograms used across official communications and some government buildings, documents and signage.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • Other worthwhile features include a back-zip pocket with a hidden hook that attaches to fences, a magnetic shoulder strap that can also be worn across the back and optional monogram embroidery.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • In March, the U.K. fast fashion retailer chose to rid itself of its pink and white logo and the aesthetics that accompanied it.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Every piece has a double black logo, either subtle or blown out.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Slytherin doughnut: Original glazed doughnut topped with chocolate and green buttercream, chocolate sugar cookies and the Slytherin crest.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The river is set to crest around 16.6 feet, which would exceed the record crest set just last August.
    Jade Walker 9 hr ago, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Logogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logogram. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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