pictographic

adjective

Definition of pictographicnext
as in ideographic

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  1. iconographic
  2. hieroglyphic
  3. illustrative
Adjective
  • Its decorative and iconographic complexity are unparalleled, says Esther Rodríguez, one of the co-directors of the investigation.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
  • The French designer’s creations draw from a vast iconographic repertoire.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of iconographic
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  • Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
  • Through the use of backlighting, their silhouettes will be thrown onto the facing walls to form a shadow sculpture evoking primitive graffiti or a hieroglyphic-like language.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Definition of hieroglyphic
Adjective
  • One illustrative example of Missouri’s disconnect between policy and politicians came from rural Taney County, a Republican stronghold along the state’s southern border with Arkansas that includes Branson.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Marcus Rashford’s acquisition in January 2025 served as an illustrative example.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of illustrative
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“Pictographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictographic. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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