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symbol

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of symbol

1 a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark

the traditional physicianʼs symbol of a staff entwined with a snake

Synonyms of symbol

emblem, ensign, hallmark, impresa, logo, totem, trademark

Words Related to symbol

attribute, icon (also ikon), pictograph

logogram, logograph

badge, coat of arms, cognizance, crest, insignia, monogram

colophon, stamp, token

2 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

Synonyms of symbol

character, glyph, icon (also ikon), sign

Words Related to symbol

cipher, letter, numeral

hieroglyph, ideogram, pictogram, pictograph

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