pictographic

adjective

Definition of pictographicnext
as in ideographic

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  1. iconographic
  2. hieroglyphic
  3. illustrative
Adjective
  • Identifying a sitter in a portrait is a tricky art-historical task that involves a study of provenance, inscriptions, archival documentation, iconographic juxtaposition, collection history, and costume and jewelry.
    — Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 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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  • The moody music, polygonal characters that feel almost hieroglyphic, and text presented in a mix of English, ancient languages, and invented languages make for a hazy experience.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to Sekhentiu-Ptah’s name, hieroglyphic inscriptions on the false door and funerary objects also recorded several of his titles.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hieroglyphic
Adjective
  • The report describes two loans the bank structured for team owners, and labels both as illustrative examples.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Elements and tenets of their forms will be compared and celebrated in illustrative lecture and demonstration by Chinese art scholars and artists, Zhai You and Fan Lei.
    — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustrative
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