Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictograms
Noun
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Go for a stroll on the water line at night or early morning and hopefully tracks will present themselves, flipper marks and a solid line for the shell, like hieroglyphs.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026 -
In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The dispute led to months of lengthy meetings, a protest resignation and critical public letters from the districts against the village.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Witnesses at the scene gave police two letters of the license plate of the suspect vehicle.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The black dial shows off Roman numerals on the top half and Arabic numerals on the bottom, a distinct look designed to be legible even in dark conditions thanks to that contrast.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pictograms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictograms. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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