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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As her work developed in the ’70s and ’80s, Heilmann began transforming personal references like music, waves, California highways, and other symbols into more simple visual forms like circles, squares, and stripes. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 That question circulated across the United States six years ago as the country reckoned with racial injustice in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, including who is represented by, or excluded from, our public symbols. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Yet historical symbols often outlive the contexts in which they were created, and the American alligator bears the imprint of a long racial history. — The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Think earthy, free-spirited garb, Bohemian crafts and clothing, and the visual symbols of Wicca and other witchcraft traditions. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 Retailers also need to watch cultural velocity, creator behavior, fandom dynamics, search patterns, ingredient conversations and the movement of lifestyle symbols across platforms. — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The episode has drawn attention to one of the most visible symbols of Zuckerberg’s wealth. — Luisa Yanez august 10, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Two wooden dominoes tables, made in Puerto Rico and emblazoned with national symbols like the native coquí frog. — Eric Ginsburg, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 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

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

Definition of emblems

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Are there trademarks, funding announcements or product launches that suggest urgency?

— Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
As to the Cubs’ trademarks, the team maintains Wrigley View Rooftop has used them without permission and has sparked consumer confusion as to whether the Cubs are selling the rooftop tickets.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of trademarks

Verb

Research hints that this precipitous drop in estrogen may affect how our brains age.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of hints

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Their December through February forecasts for both temperature and precipitation are showing hallmarks of El Niño.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Indeed, high concept world-building and twists on genre archetypes are notable hallmarks of the Toronto showcase titles, which cut deep into edgy untold stories and contemporary angst around identity.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of hallmarks

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Madonna and Taylor Swift will go toe to toe at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with the two pop icons picking up the most nominations this year.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Co-founded by sports icons Alex Morgan, Drew Brees and Rob Machado with Food Network host Troy Johnson, DMWFF was built around San Diego’s unique collision of food, drink and active culture.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026