ideographic

Definition of ideographicnext

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Adjective
  • Its decorative and iconographic complexity are unparalleled, says Esther Rodríguez, one of the co-directors of the investigation.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
  • The French designer’s creations draw from a vast iconographic repertoire.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Adjective
  • Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
  • Through the use of backlighting, their silhouettes will be thrown onto the facing walls to form a shadow sculpture evoking primitive graffiti or a hieroglyphic-like language.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Volkswagen's challenges are illustrative of the headwinds facing the broader European automotive industry, Luman said, citing challenges on the road to full electrification, competition with Chinese car brands and export problems in major markets.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The illustrative nature of a comic is unparalleled in its ability to transport people.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Ideographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideographic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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