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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
Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 11 June 2025
As the country prepares to salute the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's grand military parade in downtown Washington, D.C. on June 14, the day will also celebrate America's symbol of freedom: the American flag.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 June 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
The incident has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the demonstrations so far, and prompted Waymo to temporarily shut off service in several parts of the city as well as parts of San Francisco on Monday.
—Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 11 June 2025
As the country prepares to salute the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's grand military parade in downtown Washington, D.C. on June 14, the day will also celebrate America's symbol of freedom: the American flag.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 June 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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In the 19th century, Americans of color would take Haiti as an emblem of possibility, one that helped bolster pride and engender action.—
Time,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Compared to those debts, however, credit card debt can feel like an emblem of incautious spending, poor planning or bad budgeting.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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To some, the shift may vindicate Trump's America First strategy — a sign that pressuring allies to increase defense spending is working.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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The Dolphins offered a sign that his rehab was progressing positively in March, restructuring his contract to convert $9.7 million of his 2024 salary into a signing bonus.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The star details symbolize his cosmic beginnings, while red and clear crystals honor the love given by his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The Wright Celebrates 60 Years Two memorials symbolize the Wright Museum’s significance to Detroit over its 60 years in existence, Detroit’s contributions to America, and African Americans’ contributions to American history.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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When Robinson dived the site again earlier this year, a second plate branded with the logo was found.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The State of Play logo on a blue background with the PlayStation button symbols.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The incident took place moments after Williams read a letter to the church from Archbishop Robert Casey about controversy at the parish, announcing that Fr.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Steelers responded by sending a letter to upset fans stating they were not involved with the ceremony and did not authorize giving the jersey to Trump.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 June 2025
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While Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan represented the United States at the 2022 World Cup, attacking midfielder Albert Rusnak is the creative heart of Schmetzer’s side.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Although proponents of the move may site reduced bureaucratic overlap and streamlined coordination of health efforts in support of the AHA, the move represents a fundamental change in how America will approach addiction and mental health.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The Stanley Heritage Thermos is a modern version of the classic containers, featuring a 1.1-quart capacity, stainless steel body, and the brand's trademark vacuum insulation that can keep dad's beverage of choice hot or cold for an impressive 24 hours.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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The Modes trademark was not part of the procedure, allowing Garments Milano to use it for the new course after leasing the Modes company’s retail branch.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Lindbergh, the tall, fresh-faced Midwesterner, embodied a new American archetype: the Lone Eagle.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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