pictograph

Definition of pictographnext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictograph
Noun
  • The race has taken on significance beyond Michigan, with Republicans casting El-Sayed as a symbol of a Democratic Party moving further to the left.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Coupled with job-displacement fears from AI, opponents now point to the facilities as a physical symbol of who benefits from the boom and who gets stuck with the bill.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • That isn’t unusual for someone who draws and paints every day — but this latest dirt is real, dug from the ground in Yorkshire and Warwickshire, England, and used as the medium for her drawings of trees and landscapes.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • While Schwartz retells classic folklore tales with humor and goosebumps in equal measure, Gammell’s powerful drawings nudge children wordlessly toward the ghoulish.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Rams displayed all those attributes Sunday in a 35-21 victory over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • According to the settlement website, eligible class members include anyone who received an inaccurate credit score or credit attribute because of an error in Equifax's Online Modeling System (OMS) that occurred between March 17 and April 8, 2022.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
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
Noun
  • Scandinavian simplicity is layered with classic Vietnamese craftsmanship, while the hotel's bamboo dragonfly emblem takes inspiration from a nostalgic childhood toy in Vietnam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 1922 the King of Italy granted Fratelli Prada the right to incorporate the royal Savoy coat of arms and knotted-rope motif into their official emblem.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than embrace the provocative image associated with some of her early roles, Portman maintained a more reserved public image.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The company also revived the backlight in the Apple logo on the laptop’s lid.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Jelly and Cage sandals from SS26, as well as the Aura loafer from Rider’s debut spring 2026 collection with a small Triomphe logo in a wide range of colors, are among bestsellers, Merle says.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • During the first weekend of every month, certain cardholders can experience art, culture and history at no cost.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Pictograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictograph. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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