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
  • In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
  • The paternal figure is also known for his adventurous streak, too, all attributes that tie him to Sagittarius.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
  • In fact, the younger Edmunds notes the long history of pictographs and symbols, like the Adinkra, which are used in fabric and pottery across West Africa.
    Vanessa Romo, NPR, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • That includes on the concourse and in the home clubhouse, though the stadium’s seats still have top hat insignias on them.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The golden key, etched with the White House insignia, is not a real key but symbolizes respect and honor from the president.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • However, when the election was over, the couple began to seriously contemplate its symbol but left it up.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • For many American adults, buying a home for the first time is a key financial achievement, as well as a symbol of independence.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • This compelled him in 1896 to create the famous monogram blending the LV initials and a geometric floral pattern.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
  • The monogram appeared on fleece jackets, collectible cereal bowls, a limited edition Courrier Lozine 110 travel trunk, and more.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The logos, the layout, even Apple and Google Pay are options.
    Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
  • An Ozark Trail logo embedded on the side of the bottle.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Other areas downstream are also seeing historic Ohio River crests.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
  • Monday's crest of 60 feet marks only the second time the Ohio River has reached a level of 60 feet or above since 2000 – the last time being in 2018.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

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“Logogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logogram. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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