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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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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Worshippers transformed the broken pieces into symbols of renewal. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Under the guidance of celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, Grace has worn designs by Mônot, Betsey Johnson and Almée Couture, all of which reference the stars, symbols and set pieces from the forthcoming feature film. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Photos show the symbols painted in white on at least five trees. — Alex Deluca, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026 Identities are concealed and participants often act as a group, sometimes attacking symbols of capitalism such as luxury stores. — Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 Gonzalez painted Monarch butterflies, too, symbols of ancestors in the Mexican culture, particularly important around Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, in early November. — Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 The symbols and imagery associated with magic and mysticism—including tarot and folkloric figures, the moon and zodiac signs—are increasingly finding their way into interiors, too. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The Batty One The Batty One celebrates one of Halloween’s most enduring symbols. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026 Along the way, Sanders’s white suit, black string tie, and goatee became familiar marketing symbols. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols

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Ramsay created three similar pocket watches for James VI in the early 1600s, with the present example distinguished by four emblems on the case edge that are associated with the kingdoms of Scotland, England, Ireland and France under the king.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Eventually, allegory overwhelms dramaturgy, with a group of soccer hooligans—emblems of the volatility of men under threat—playing a pivotal role in Leo’s end.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of emblems

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Chemically destroying the channel in adult mouse osteocytes accelerated signs of aging far beyond the skeleton, affecting the brain, liver, and muscles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
How can two people build their own language based on emotions, based on signs.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of signs

Verb

But for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, that building — the first LDS temple in this area — symbolizes faith, hope and peace in an increasingly busy and fragmented world.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Many people in Homewood know the shop symbolizes hope and dedication from an owner who built it up for decades.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of symbolizes

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In many cases, athletes and celebrities file trademarks merely for brand protection as opposed to a business opportunity.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of trademarks

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The Zaha Hadid Foundation encompasses 300,000 objects from the late architect’s life, from paintings, architectural models, sketchbooks, letters and even her wardrobe (which includes Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto pieces).

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
But his wartime service comes at an emotional price as Stewart becomes tormented by the loss of many of the men under his command and must tackle the duty of writing condolence letters to their families.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of letters

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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

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Henry Jaglom, who died last year at the age of 87, was one of the true icons of American independent film.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
The movie chronicles the famed photographer’s life and 60-year career shooting not just icons of the fashion and film worlds but also mental institutions, the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War.

— Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026