Thesaurus results for SYMBOLS

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noun

plural of symbol

as in emblems

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 signs

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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symbols

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verb

present tense third-person singular of symbol

as in symbolizes

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Recent Examples of symbols

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What remained were totems and symbols that were somehow infused with nobility. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Ancient Greeks were fascinated by phallic symbols and that showed in their comedy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Banksy’s stenciled rats, children with balloons, riot police, smiley faces and masked figures are instantly recognizable symbols of resistance to centralized power, war, consumerism, the mundanity of everyday life and the machinery of commerce. — Chad Radford, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Rustic Cuff’s unique flexible brass Art Deco State Cuff features custom state artwork with iconic landmarks, symbols and details unique to each state. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Dialects are as thick as old paint; symbols go up like flares. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Resortwear, slinky cocktail dresses, and statement-making swimwear were displayed alongside accessories etched with zodiac signs and celestial symbols, while a tarot reader worked from a bespoke Sidera deck created especially for the occasion. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Florida has redesigned its driver’s license and identification card with new safety features and to incorporate state symbols into the document. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbols

Noun

People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.

— Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of emblems

Noun

Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of signs

Verb

The rite symbolizes the deceased's final departure from the world of the living and helps the family come to terms with the loss.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
In China and other East Asian countries, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the full moon traditionally symbolizes reunion and togetherness.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbolizes

Noun

Her distinctive costumes, turbans, platform shoes and rapid-fire singing style became instantly recognizable trademarks and opened the doors to Hollywood.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
For relief, the Knicks seek a permanent injunction blocking the defendants from using Knicks trademarks and other intellectual property in connection with the unlicensed sale of goods.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of trademarks

Verb

The title hints that the film will follow Aegon the Conqueror, who, along with his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys, invaded Westeros and conquered most of the Seven Kingdoms with the help of their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
According to the rules of the game, Joker can only give his team members hints while the rest of the class watches and laughs at their stumbles.

— Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of hints

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Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
At our university, employee stories can connect everyday work to our hallmarks, from honoring the dignity of each person to building community and serving others.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hallmarks

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Look for carvings featuring comic book icons, Halloween movies, Cubs baseball and more.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
After six episodes of treating the rap legend’s rhyme book like a museum, with Rubin serving as curator and prompting his friend and collaborator to pick apart his own lyrics, the two music icons simply sit down and talk.

— John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026