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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
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As much as words held power, so too did symbols, especially those reflecting monarchical versus colonial power.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The first two collections, Bound by Magic and Mischief & Magic, debut June 26, featuring mystical symbols and vibrant, retro decor.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The strength of neural networks would lie not in the formal manipulation of symbols but in the patterns of neural interconnection activated for various cognitive purposes.
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Robert Wright,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The white pads on the chip, used for external communication, bear symbols like the Navajo figure of Spider Woman who, according to lore, gave Schultz’s family the gift of weaving.
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Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
But by far the most important part of his mayoral tenure has been the growth in the number of patriotic symbols in Slippery Rock, an effort that really took off in 2020, when left-wing protesters were in the streets in the big cities and good Americans were trapped inside amid lockdown orders.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As much as words held power, so too did symbols, especially those reflecting monarchical versus colonial power.
—
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The first two collections, Bound by Magic and Mischief & Magic, debut June 26, featuring mystical symbols and vibrant, retro decor.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The strength of neural networks would lie not in the formal manipulation of symbols but in the patterns of neural interconnection activated for various cognitive purposes.
—
Robert Wright,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The white pads on the chip, used for external communication, bear symbols like the Navajo figure of Spider Woman who, according to lore, gave Schultz’s family the gift of weaving.
—
Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
But by far the most important part of his mayoral tenure has been the growth in the number of patriotic symbols in Slippery Rock, an effort that really took off in 2020, when left-wing protesters were in the streets in the big cities and good Americans were trapped inside amid lockdown orders.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols
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The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems.
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
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The blue stopper symbolizes the sky and the shape of the bottle evokes the Taj Mahal, which Jahan commissioned to moth memorialize his wife (who died in childbirth) and serve as her final resting place.
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Throughout the space, the aesthetic relies on natural elements, with plenty of wood and natural stone accents (the 40-ton metal tree statue just outside the hotel symbolizes the integration of nature and city life).
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Her global merchandising operation is controlled by TAS Rights Management, which owns her trademarks across goods and services, and Bravado, which manufactures products under the artist’s brand.
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Diego Della Valle, the Tod's Group chairman, bought the Schiaparelli trademarks in 2007.
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Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
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The invasion of Canada As 1775 wore on, force came to join careful letters.
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There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
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The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly.
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The exterior of the Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi has the hallmarks of Gehry’s style.
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As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.
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The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.
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“Symbols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbols. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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