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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
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 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 crayon, with its rich history and cultural significance, serves as a symbol of imagination and artistic expression.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 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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Rescue workers, at least two of whom can be seen wearing uniforms, are seen exiting a fire truck and an ambulance marked with the emblem of the Red Crescent and approaching the ambulance derailed to the side.—
Farnaz Fassihi,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Each movement is engraved with an emblem representing Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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A number of protesters carried signs about the stock market tanking and the high tariffs Trump has promised to impose on goods coming in from around the globe.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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The peaceful protesters waved signs targeting Trump and Musk.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Green symbolizes balance and growth, appealing to eco-conscious businesses.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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From rainbow logos during Pride Month to high-profile donations to advocacy groups, companies are increasingly taking public stances on controversial social issues.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Solana logo on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this photo taken in Krakow, Poland, Aug. 21, 2021.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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History Day received termination letters for its four-year grant totaling $650,000 and a two-year grant totaling almost $200,000 to create a teacher resource book that deals with Jewish American history and antisemitism.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney John J. Durham, who was appointed by the Trump administration, submitted the letter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek has reached out to the legal team representing Trump's presidential campaign for comment via email on Thursday.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Figure 2, red dots represent safety or operational events.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board determined that DC Swim Week-Miami Swim Week The Shows had improperly registered the Miami Swim Week trademark and its use of the phrase was causing consumer confusion, the company said.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jason Kelce is already showing his newest little one his trademark sense of humor.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For many, the Masters marks the beginning of golf season, and these pieces of clothing embody that time of year.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries embodies a spark of initiation, much like its planetary ruler, Mars.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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