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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
Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Those still intact in Arkansas have all been built since World War II as symbols of a more idyllic past.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
Verb
Delaporte-Richard didn’t want his poster to be just a checklist of landmarks or symbols — his initial instinct was to include every aspect of the city.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Those still intact in Arkansas have all been built since World War II as symbols of a more idyllic past.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
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Here, too, is the emblem of the Alfred Hitchcock Foundation, established to preserve and promote the legacy of the filmmaker and director.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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From Americana stars and stripes to turquoise, cow print, and denim patterns or lassos, cacti, and the gold SIR DAVIS emblem, Dawkins’ nail sets cater to various interpretations of a cowboy.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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Moon sign planting dates Above-ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 27, 28, 31 Below-ground crops: 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 Control weeds: 11, 12, 13, 20, 21 Prune trees and shrubs: 7, 8, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 3.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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That’s been going on for months now, and there have been both subtle and obvious signs that this isn’t sitting well with Morgan.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Historically, the very first Juneteenth in 1866 was recognized with food, music, and the reading of spirituals — symbolizing both freedom and pride in Black progress.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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The Summer Solstice, which commences on June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EST, symbolizes the sun's and Mother Earth's mighty force.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
19 June 2025
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Made from 100% Peruvian cotton, it is graced by the brand’s iconic logo, which contrary to popular belief is in fact a Japanese maple leaf.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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The Thursday drops, the box logo, the collaborations, all reinforced this mythos of scarcity, exclusivity, and originality.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Among the signatories of the letters were two Politicians sanctioned by China for their advocacy on the situation of human rights in China and Hong Kong - Lord Alton of Liverpool and Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws LT KC, and the last Governor of Hong Kong - the Rt Hon.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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At the June 27 news conference, Trump said his administration would soon send out letters to U.S. trading partners informing them of their tariff rate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Muted gas prices represent one of the biggest bright spots in the US economy, which has suffered from softer consumer spending and vast uncertainty caused by the global trade war.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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With over 4 million Instagram followers and more than 1.5 million TikTok followers, Paige Spiranac's dress style has practically become her trademark.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Trump, however, should employ his trademark willingness to say out loud what others are thinking but not dare say, and acknowledge a simple truth: NATO membership for Ukraine is unattainable.—
Charles Kupchan,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
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Through the launch of Pyrex Vision, Off-White, and his later appointment at Louis Vuitton, Givhan urges readers to engage with the many facets that embodied Virgil, the designer who was also an adept listener, watcher, and one of the most compelling figures to ever exist in the fashion industry.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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In April, Maryland became the first state in the nation to codify such universal screening into law, a breakthrough embodied in SB 0740, the SFC Matthew Fast Act.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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