pictographic

Definition of pictographicnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictographic
Adjective
  • Named after its founder, Italian art collector and writer Achille Bertarelli, the collection comprises different iconographic materials, estimated to be around 1 million pieces, including maps, posters, ex libris, postcards, ancient and modern art graphics, as well as architects’ archives.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Brasilia Iconography Views, maps, and plans from iconographic, cartographic, and architectural archives of Brazil’s Federal District and its capital city, Brasilia.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s the decorative labanotation (or choreography notes) on the eastern exterior wall, featuring hieroglyphic-like markings.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Broad-limbed ceiba trees shade crumbling pyramids; hieroglyphic stelae portray the city’s early Maya rulers.
    Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.
    David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • But the decision was illustrative of the confidence, or lack thereof, Houston had in its offense.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Pictographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictographic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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