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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verb

present tense third-person singular of symbol

as in symbolizes

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Recent Examples of symbols

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Blending bergamot, tuberose, iris, and Bulgarian rose, the fragrance has become one of the most enduring symbols of her royal wedding and remains closely associated with Princess Grace decades later. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Many of the pieces depict the horrors of war, with Ukrainian flags amid burning buildings but others show symbols of love and resilience. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Whether a simple sisal canopy bridge or a sophisticated multimillion-dollar structure, wildlife crossings are concrete symbols of people wanting to protect the intrinsic worth of nature. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 The Tongkonan houses, designed to look like traditional Buginese schooners, are among the region’s most recognizable symbols. — Jarrod Hobson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 The immersive retreat starts off with period costumes and séances, but there are also strange noises, symbols and other sightings. — Felecia Wellington Radel, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Free-pizza Fridays, beer refrigerators, ping-pong tables, catered lunches and unlimited snacks became symbols of the modern workplace. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The nation of Singapore has strict laws against displaying foreign flags or national symbols without a permit. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols

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Passengers board meticulously restored Gran Confort carriages, which date back to the 1970s and are emblems of Modern Italian design, with velvet-upholstered seats and panoramic windows.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
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

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The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 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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Sensing a disconnect or worse, a feeling of being forgotten, Campbell this summer invited some of the men who wrote those letters to campus.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Combs' team issued two cease-and-desist letters to Netflix in response to the documentary's release.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of letters

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While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of hints

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Tusk said at the time that the killing of Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, had the hallmarks of a political assassination.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky was critical of Putin and Tusk said at the time that the killing had the hallmarks of a political assassination.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of hallmarks

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Along the way, Coyote, Kevin, and Paige follow a dizzying number of clues, the kind that inevitably add beloved icons like Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fuud, Foghorn Leghorn, Sylvester the Cat, and more into the fray.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Ventura-Franken-Tafoya may not be quite on the level of Reagan-Schwarzenegger-Sonny Bono, that hat trick of California icons.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026