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

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Trademark law protects distinctive brand identifiers—like words and symbols—that tell the public exactly who is behind a product. — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Two other female characters who grabbed viewers’ attention, eventually becoming symbols of bravery, transformation, and strength are Arya and Sansa—and yes those names became wildly popular among new parents, too. — Parents, 31 July 2026 Nund Rishi’s poetry likewise draws on both Hindu and Islamic symbols and ideas. — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The measure adds new grounds to Argentina’s immigration law, allowing authorities to bar, deport and revoke visas of people found to have promoted hatred against Argentines in spoken or written statements or who have desecrated national symbols. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 In many other traditions, dragons are not symbols of greed but of wisdom, protection, and prosperity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Harsh scrutiny was focused on the Russian Olympic Committee and led to the exclusion of many Russian athletes, as well as bans on the displaying of national symbols by those allowed to participate. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 In June 2022, Cuban authorities sentenced Otero Alcántara to five years in prison on charges including public disorder, contempt and insulting national symbols. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

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State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Additionally, the Singapore government has barred the public display of foreign national emblems — like the Palestinian flag —without a permit or exemption, which the band reportedly did not have.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

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So those are little signs, hopefully, of the offense getting things going a little bit.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Destructive blazes in France and Spain ⁠showed signs of easing over the weekend, but several wildfires have broken out in Greece after a period of relative calm there.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of signs

Verb

The Post Office Tower, lean, practical, and futuristic, symbolizes the technical and architectural skill of this new age.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
According to the Navy, USS Georgia’s final return to Kings Bay symbolizes the beginning of the end for one of the Navy’s most versatile submarine classes.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of symbolizes

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Buc-ee's claimed that the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including a smiling animal mascot, were benefitting the Missouri convenience store at Buc-ee's expense, while falsely informing consumers that the two businesses are related.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of trademarks

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Opponents are urging other residents to sign petitions and write letters to the zoning and wetlands commissions, and to attend their hearings to speak against the project.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
At the same time, advocates point to reports of Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, receiving ICE check-in letters and then being outfitted with electronic ankle monitors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of letters

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Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole.

— Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Whoever Sims was blocking was routinely in Miami’s backfield, which hints that Sims, a four-year veteran, might not be stout enough for the in-line work.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of hints

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Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Biographers consistently credit her early ballet training—and later modeling career—with giving her the poise and effortless posture that became hallmarks of her style.

— Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of hallmarks

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Ahead, experts share the beauty routines and grooming habits that helped make Grace Kelly one of Hollywood’s—and royalty’s—most enduring style icons.

— Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez, who’s worked with icons like Reese Witherspoon and Kristen Bell, has curated the ultimate mix-and-match travel capsule wardrobe at Quince.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026