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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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Recent Examples of symbols
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As much as words held power, so too did symbols, especially those reflecting monarchical versus colonial power.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The first two collections, Bound by Magic and Mischief & Magic, debut June 26, featuring mystical symbols and vibrant, retro decor.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The strength of neural networks would lie not in the formal manipulation of symbols but in the patterns of neural interconnection activated for various cognitive purposes.
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Robert Wright,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The white pads on the chip, used for external communication, bear symbols like the Navajo figure of Spider Woman who, according to lore, gave Schultz’s family the gift of weaving.
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Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
But by far the most important part of his mayoral tenure has been the growth in the number of patriotic symbols in Slippery Rock, an effort that really took off in 2020, when left-wing protesters were in the streets in the big cities and good Americans were trapped inside amid lockdown orders.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As much as words held power, so too did symbols, especially those reflecting monarchical versus colonial power.
—
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The first two collections, Bound by Magic and Mischief & Magic, debut June 26, featuring mystical symbols and vibrant, retro decor.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The strength of neural networks would lie not in the formal manipulation of symbols but in the patterns of neural interconnection activated for various cognitive purposes.
—
Robert Wright,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The white pads on the chip, used for external communication, bear symbols like the Navajo figure of Spider Woman who, according to lore, gave Schultz’s family the gift of weaving.
—
Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
But by far the most important part of his mayoral tenure has been the growth in the number of patriotic symbols in Slippery Rock, an effort that really took off in 2020, when left-wing protesters were in the streets in the big cities and good Americans were trapped inside amid lockdown orders.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols
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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.
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No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.
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Smith often used celestial motifs in his work, notably in the song 'Shooting Star,' which, in hindsight, symbolizes his brief but brilliant light.
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The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.
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The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs.
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Note that this was long before the split of V and U into two separate letters, hence some modern disagreement over their offspring’s name.
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The Sacramento Bee requested the lobbyist position letters for the first two iterations of the climate bill.
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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.
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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.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination.
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Poland’s prime minister says the shooting death of a Russian dissident artist outside his home bears the hallmarks of a political assassination that, if Kremlin-ordered, could constitute state terrorism.
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The entire collection was designed by Michael Schmidt, a wardrobe, jewelry and interior designer who has styled icons like Madonna, Cher and Hailey Bieber.
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The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from their comic book origins to becoming global pop culture icons, battling familiar villains along the way.
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“Symbols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbols. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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