pictograms

noun

plural of pictogram
as in hieroglyphs

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  1. hieroglyphs
  2. letters
  3. numerals
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The word shares a root, four of its five letters, and almost the entirety of its meaning, with the verb mend.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Reward not just donations but sustained involvement—advocacy letters or peer recruitment.
    — Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of letters
Noun
  • The league, titled after the Roman numerals for 54 and offering a $54 million bonus if anyone ever shot 54, has nothing left tied to the number.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Their kindergarten lesson plan will likely include counting, number recognition, writing numerals, simple math facts, and identifying shapes.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of numerals
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