as in symbol
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
a rock inscribed with mysterious glyphs that some have speculated as being of Norse origin
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Among the new glyphs, about 80% depicted humanoid figures, decapitated heads, and domesticated animals, particularly llamas (see image showing original photo and AI-identified humanoid glyph).
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Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
—PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
—PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyph
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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The continent’s record-breaking visitor numbers are now straining local resources and sparking a backlash from residents as the familiar sight of suitcases rattling on cobblestones and selfie-snappers jostling for position has become a symbol of the strain.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Downward revisions, especially of this magnitude, are a sign that the labor market is cooling.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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One hundred miles ago, oil wells stood as signs of civilization; they’re long gone.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Glyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyph. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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