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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as in signs

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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symbols

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verb

present tense third-person singular of symbol

as in symbolizes

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Recent Examples of symbols

Noun

Wild life patterning featured throughout the dress, with a particular emphasis on feathers that almost seemed reminiscent of the butterfly symbols Dolly Parton embraced all her life. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Many were peaceful but some 1,500 shops and many symbols of the state were vandalized, leading to more than 2,000 arrests. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 George Horn, 36, of Dundalk, admitted to spray-painting swastikas and other symbols on multiple headstones at Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in July 2023. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Alonzo and Dale named the gallery after their grandmother, Della Brockman, and designed a logo that combined the male and female gender symbols with the letter B and an arrow. — Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 The activists typically attack symbols of capitalism and the global economy, such as banks and McDonald’s restaurants. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 Allison worries everyday fans are being conditioned to see the diamond – or the court or the field – as slot machines and the human athletes as spinning symbols that sometimes align as dollar signs. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 They were arrested wearing pentagrams, and the boyfriend, Tadaryl Shipp, carved the symbols into Slemmer's chest and face. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Reading then painted it with symbols representing Michigan, Maine and the island where the couple met. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols

Noun

There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of emblems

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Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of signs

Verb

In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
That combination both literally and figuratively symbolizes how the program has risen.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbolizes

Noun

Officers at Indianapolis’ express consignment facility also intercepted 96 counterfeit watches bearing Swatch, Audemars Piguet and Rolex trademarks on July 30.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The family currently holds more than 50 active trademarks for skin and hair care brands.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of trademarks

Noun

Conrad apparently didn’t know about the fevered 1952 letters to Breit.

— Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
The exhibition draws largely from the museum’s collection of photographs, film, period newspapers, letters and personal accounts to reconstruct the storm and what happened to Miami afterward.

— Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of letters

Verb

Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hints

Noun

Cruelty and chaos have become hallmarks of this administration.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hallmarks

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Many Orlando-area homes feature skeletons that tower over the neighborhood, witchy covens, horror movie icons, clowns, pirate ships, pumpkins, zombies and vampires.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Carrie White, the telekinetic prom queen from hell, is one of the most beloved horror icons in popular culture.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026