Thesaurus results for SYMBOLS

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noun

plural of symbol

as in emblems

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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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of symbol

as in symbolizes

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Recent Examples of symbols

Noun

While the Founding Fathers are often at the center of Revolutionary War history, one of the country’s most recognizable symbols is traditionally associated with an ordinary woman working from her home in Philadelphia. — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 There is the portrait of a president or founding father, a denomination, and symbols of national trust. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Ahead of Independence Day, the two figureheads of America’s political parties offered competing visions for the nation’s future, each before symbols of the country’s past. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 Set aside for the day other competing symbols, pause life’s other priorities for a moment, and unfurl the Stars and Stripes, the emblem of our nation’s unity, and reflect on the birth of the United States. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 July 2026 As the United States celebrates its 250th, flags and symbols of Old Glory can be spotted everywhere. — Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 The American flag and other patriotic symbols have become heavily politicized. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage. — ABC News, 27 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols

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More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of emblems

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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
What are the signs that game fatigue may be something more serious?

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of signs

Verb

Despite growing tourism and a strong farming economy, Calabria symbolizes southern Italy's lack of development compared to the more wealthy and industrialized north.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
One Calabria hospital had lines several hours long Despite growing tourism and a strong farming economy, Calabria symbolizes southern Italy’s lack of development compared to the more wealthy and industrialized north.

— Paolo Santalucia, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of symbolizes

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Intellectual property assets – like patents, trademarks and other types of intangible property – have been appreciating at a much faster pace than physical investments in recent years.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026
All trademarks and copyrights of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA are used by permission.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of trademarks

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Arriaga’s relative brought her to Hemphill’s practice, Cuddle Kids Dental Care, after a teacher at Arriaga’s preschool suggested the girl might have a tongue tie due to her having issues with pronouncing certain letters, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Last summer, the administration sent letters to 17 drug companies with a list of demands.

— Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026

Definition of letters

Verb

There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.

— Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026
This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

Definition of hints

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The Queens ballpark leans on New York icons like Shake Shack burgers and pastrami sandwiches, along with soft pretzels and classic New York-style hot dogs.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The Los Angeles space traces its Hollywood roots back to to 1913, with icons like Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks working on projects at the Occidental location.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026