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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
Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Another way to assess age and origin is through maker’s marks—symbols, numbers, or letters stamped on an item to identify its manufacturer.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Tourism shapes national narratives, creates national symbols, and frames our perceptions of other societies.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
One of the oldest symbols was probably a representation of the vulva.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The recommendations span the gamut of expanding research into hate crime data, improving security funding, addressing the display of hate symbols, expanding social media and digital literacy, and increasing educational resources for professionals teachers and students.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
When creating a new password, security experts suggest generating one that is as long as possible, with a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Casey is a staggering 6 feet, 9 inches, and has many tattoos, including a Confederate flag and other White supremacist symbols.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But the four-poster bed carved with Pica-pau’s symbols feels enchanted and protective.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Yet, once the pilgrimage concludes, these symbols often face a linear end, contributing to a mounting global crisis of textile waste.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Another way to assess age and origin is through maker’s marks—symbols, numbers, or letters stamped on an item to identify its manufacturer.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Tourism shapes national narratives, creates national symbols, and frames our perceptions of other societies.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
One of the oldest symbols was probably a representation of the vulva.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The recommendations span the gamut of expanding research into hate crime data, improving security funding, addressing the display of hate symbols, expanding social media and digital literacy, and increasing educational resources for professionals teachers and students.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
When creating a new password, security experts suggest generating one that is as long as possible, with a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Casey is a staggering 6 feet, 9 inches, and has many tattoos, including a Confederate flag and other White supremacist symbols.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But the four-poster bed carved with Pica-pau’s symbols feels enchanted and protective.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols
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Motor-core jackets with bold dual emblems, track sets that look like a Formula 1 driver’s suit, hoodies and Ts are created for the collection.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Atlanta Stadium will be the only location in the tournament where one of the large branding emblems will be visible.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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There were signs of rodent entry in some structures on the couple’s property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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There have been signs of progress in recent games.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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But, in the meantime, Metanchuk was enthusiastic about what the conservation effort symbolizes.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The photograph, Oh says, symbolizes Ono’s legacy.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Kessler was a longtime member of Thousand Oaks’ Temple Etz Chaim and an advocate for liberal causes who often penned his opinions in letters to the Thousand Oaks Acorn.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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My letters to the attorney general, my House and Senate representatives ignored.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Actor Matthew McConaughey sought and last year obtained trademarks for audio and video clips, including in his films.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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That can be from established icons to up-and-comers to the stars of today.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Onlookers can also expect to see frequent Met Gala guests, such as members of the Kardashian-Jenner family, and fashion icons, like Sarah Jessica Parker, on the Met steps.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Andrews’ success as a transplant patient represents a decades-long American journey, one of many USA TODAY is profiling as part of its coverage of the United States' 250th anniversary year.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Amendment 4, however, represents the most expansive attempt to weaken it in recent memory.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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“Symbols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbols. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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