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as in emblem
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the traditional physician's symbol of a staff entwined with a snake
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as in sign
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
the symbol ¶ indicates where a new paragraph should begin symbols such as emoji that are used in texts
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as in to symbolize
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Recent Examples of symbol
Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Inaccurate/sloppy copies of the state seal and other official symbols.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Fortune, 13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
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Noun
Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Inaccurate/sloppy copies of the state seal and other official symbols.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The laser eyes symbol that Saylor incorporated into his profile picture started in online Bitcoin communities but has spread to the mainstream.
—Fortune, 13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
Noun
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The two became emblems of a schism.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Heidi is unlike Lauren, who strives for Teen Vogue internships in Paris and New York, and even less like Lauren’s intern rival, Emily Weiss, who would go on to found the billion-dollar beauty brand Glossier and become an emblem of girlboss feminism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, the wristband could accurately predict a wide array of hand positions, from 26 letters of complex American Sign Language signs to the subtle grips required for holding scissors, a tennis ball, or a pencil.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Along the way, the denim jacket has become among the most recognizable American contributions to global style, symbolizing the young nation’s elevation of workwear and casual dress.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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He is still revered by many people of Italian American heritage, who view statues of him as symbolizing their own overcoming of prejudice in the US.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Mar. 2026
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As fans made their way toward Stage 14, they were greeted by a towering logo for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special plastered onto the gate.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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The logo of the artificial intelligence company xAI appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting an abstract blue illustration.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The naming of Doolysaurus huhmini honors both the fictional icon and the very real Min Huh, a pioneering paleontologist who spent 30 years preserving Korea’s fossil heritage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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After conflicting accounts emerged, Jackson’s son Yusef issued a statement Monday saying the civil rights icon and his Rainbow PUSH Coalition had begun but not completed an endorsement process before Jackson’s death last month.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The letter described the March 9 vote as hasty, given that the vote to reject the city’s offer was driven by three unions representing a majority of those present at the meeting.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Campaign finance records reveal that Talarico accepted thousands of dollars more from lobbyists representing Toyota, Home Depot, RTX, DraftKings, Airbus, Airbnb, Anduril, Google, Dell, Northwestern Mutual, State Farm, and a host of other massive corporations.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Coach Grant Leonard wore a wildly colorful sweater, which has become his trademark.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kalshi announced a $1 billion perfect bracket challenge on Monday without mentioning the NCAA or March Madness, a pair of NCAA trademarks.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Richard Katz, former president of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners, proposed in a letter to the state board that DWP should pause its use of water from the Mono Basin.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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More than 150 clinicians are embedded in police departments serving over 250 communities across the state, Bradley highlighted in a letter to lawmakers earlier this month.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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