Thesaurus results for PICTOGRAPH

pictograph

noun

Definition of pictograph

as in symbol

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as in drawing

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Recent Examples of pictograph Each group has left its mark, from ancient cave dwellings to petroglyphs and pictographs etched into the canyon walls. — Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Visitors should allow plenty of daylight hours to find and view the artwork, including some petroglyphs and pictographs that can only be viewed after a short walk. — Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Arabic is the outcome of centuries of trade, innovation and communication, never letting go of the beauty of symbols, pictographs and glyphs. — Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Not For Radio and Suki Waterhouse were among those teased early via pictographs on Lollapalooza social media accounts. — Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pictograph

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Noun

Dialects are as thick as old paint; symbols go up like flares.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
The standout style was the La Pigalle pump, representing a symbol of confidence and emancipation.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbol

Noun

Though some concept drawings were released by the company shortly after the project began in 2008, more recent renditions have been little more than hints showing the craft as an outline in the haze, with only the nose and cockpit showing clearly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
None of them won Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, nudging that up to $467 million for Monday’s drawing, or Friday’s Mega Millions top prize, which will be $345 million on Tuesday.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawing

Noun

Both squads wore shirts with player names removed from the back, replaced by seven pictograms representing different categories of disability.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Composed of pictograms, the Azcatitlán’s 25 folios feature a succession of Aztec rulers, and dramatize the arrival of Hernán Cortés and Christianity.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026

Definition of pictogram

Noun

Part nostalgia object and part mini marketing campaign, Thompson’s retro DVD Club is an unusually apt emblem for the weird baggage that comes with making a debut feature today.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
The project’s thoroughness would be almost comical were its subject not so stubbornly controversial, an emblem of all the contradictions embedded in who, exactly, Americans take themselves to be.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of emblem

Noun

As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of image

Noun

Firms included on the list may choose to license a CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 logo after publication.

— Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Just a mile away from the lodge are two Andean lagoons with wowing views of Mount Fitz Roy, the castle-like 11,171-foot peak on the logo of the Patagonia clothing brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of logo

Noun

Art has always been an important part of Santa Fe’s identity, and the hotel carries that tradition forward through their Artist in Residence program, along with local art displayed from galleries in town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The drama also makes a determination about the function of art in our society as something beyond the technical.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

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