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as in emblem
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 sign
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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as in to symbolize
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Recent Examples of symbol
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
The concept is cool, and so are the tattoos, which blend Viking fandom into opponents’ symbols.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
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Noun
This small restaurant’s resilience became a symbol of Marshalltown’s grit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
The concept is cool, and so are the tattoos, which blend Viking fandom into opponents’ symbols.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
The Unicode Consortium—the organization in charge of determining which symbols our devices are supposed to recognize—has more and more been measuring the wrong thing in the process of approving new emoji.
—Wired, 8 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
Noun
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The black sole sports and bold gold emblem from Prada. Related Stories Cannes has become known internationally for its fashion as much as its films.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The videos are depraved yet sophisticated, hyperactive yet requiring devotional attention to narrative, and gonzo yet replete with naked emblems of cultural fears around.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Tremors can be a sign of MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, or another neurological condition.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
23 May 2025
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This is a fabulous day for romance and warm, loving relations with others, because the Moon is in your sign, lined up with Venus in your sign, which is also close to Neptune in your sign.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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The kea parrot on the mission patch symbolizes his homeland of New Zealand.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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There is a strong sense of roundness about the interior trim, with the dashboard, screens, vents and other features echoing the C-shape in the Smart logo.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The North Face Evolution Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt Get this elevated crewneck embroidered with The North Face logo for $45 today.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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What ecumenical efforts can be expected to remain unclear, but Kirill did send the new pope a congratulatory letter following his election that seemed to signal an openness to peace.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Four state agencies pointed to Senate Bill 250 in letters opposing the county’s recent move to restore wetland protections.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Lindsay Leahy, who represents Oceanside on the water authority board, requested last week an analysis of how much overall rates would need to rise if all water demand through the PSAWR program were to go away.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The other union that already threw its weight behind Brannan is Local 804, which mostly represents UPS delivery workers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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In a now-viral Instagram post, 50 Cent chimed in with his trademark sarcasm.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
20 May 2025
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His identity was inextricably wrapped up in that place, and in his trademark stool.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Either way, the new pope embodies all the complexities of being an American, serving as an authentic ambassador of our history and culture.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In moments that matter, leadership impact hinges on your ability to project clarity, embody authentic presence and forge genuine connection.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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