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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
Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 7 May 2025
Represented by the red circle in the animation above (the symbols approximate the dominant color in the silks of each horse’s jockey), Swiss Skydiver was just the sixth filly, or female, to win the Preakness.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 6 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
Usually the Cardinals really want the conclave to wrap up in as little votes as possible, as a symbol of church unity.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 7 May 2025
Represented by the red circle in the animation above (the symbols approximate the dominant color in the silks of each horse’s jockey), Swiss Skydiver was just the sixth filly, or female, to win the Preakness.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 6 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
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Every detail, from the stone, metal, and side designs to engravings and emblems is tailored to reflect a student’s individual journey.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The enduring emblem of this Administration and its duplicity is undoubtedly $TRUMP, a meme-coin scheme that has brought many millions of dollars in profits to the President and his fellow-investors.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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The image symbolizes the end of the American campaign in the Pacific during World War II.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Tea, a new beverage for most Bengalis, symbolized new social patterns.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
2 May 2025
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While the American rapper’s Cactus Jack logo featured on the iconic Blaugrana jersey for the match, Scott was also seen in the stands cheering Barca on and also met several players at full time.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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On the walls, cutout logos for all 30 teams span above the lockers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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In 2013, the FBI got a letter that claimed to be from John Anglin, CNN affiliate KPIX reported.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Thus began the courtship between Bobbi's parents, which initially took place through letters.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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The drop represents the first month-to-month decline since October 2024.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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There have been instances in which white farmers in the country have been killed in racially motivated attacks, but such crimes do not represent a disproportionate share of the murders in the country, which struggles with a high rate of violent crime.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Starlight Atrium and Galileo’s Bar. Fans of Regent’s trademark lavish design won’t be disappointed, with touches such as handblown glass and ceramic pearls and light fixtures fashioned to resemble jewelry among the intricate interior details.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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If those aren't available, Tesla must explain to the patent and trademark office's satisfaction how this product will differ from others, with detailed specifics, not generalities.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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This understanding isn’t clinical, but embodied—what people feel, witness, share, and pass down.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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One company that embodies this principle is Apple, which, despite being synonymous with innovation, has thrived largely by perfecting and refining ideas rather than disrupting markets with entirely new inventions.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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