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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
Fortune, 13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
This symbol of bounty adds color to any setting and is easy to create with twine.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The laser eyes symbol that Saylor incorporated into his profile picture started in online Bitcoin communities but has spread to the mainstream.
—Fortune, 13 June 2022
Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020
Verb
Ament wants to be in a position to not only help people in the country now, but maybe even serve as a symbol of hope for the younger generation.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
This symbol of bounty adds color to any setting and is easy to create with twine.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
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On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Enter Lance, short for Lancelot, who helps guard the Patmos castle; the classic fortified structure is the company’s emblem.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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This narrowing was the unmistakable sign of quantum squeezing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many of the protesters held anti-Trump signs and Palestinian flags.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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In July, executives and stakeholders came together to bury a time capsule at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, containing mementos, documents and messages from RJC members to symbolize an ongoing commitment to ethical standards in the jewellery and watch industry.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The tennis ball symbolizes the founder’s innovative spirit in designing the damper tennis ball machines, which is woven through the brand’s never-ending evolution and pursuit of tech.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel unveiled a sleek new logo this summer.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Inspiron branding of the past is gone, pared down to a faint Dell logo on the lid, and nowhere else.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The president’s letter raised allegations made by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte that Cook had committed mortgage fraud by claiming two properties as her primary residence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The unit in the 1300 block of Quema Drive in Fremont was sold on July 25, 2025 for $2,588,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,561.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Conlan, Chris Gethard, Liz Hynes, Sarah Montana, Sharyn Rothstein and Erica Saleh were elected to serve on the Council representing Film/TV/Streaming members.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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One of the most recent cases includes the high court’s 2017 decision in Matal v Tam, in which the justices ruled that a law preventing trademarks of disparaging terms was unconstitutional under the First Amendment.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The great thing about the Dove partnership is that Lynch is able to be himself and show off that trademark humor -- with a lot of expletives -- in the social media teasers for the fragrance.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mothers and sons embody the full spectrum of human flaws.—
Sam Sussman
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Featuring soaring ceilings, open floor plans, and industrial character, lofts embody a mix of history and contemporary features that appeal to a wide range of inhabitants.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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