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noun

ˈsim-bəl How to pronounce symbol (audio)
Definition of symbolnext
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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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symbol

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verb

as in to symbolize

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Recent Examples of symbol
Noun
For residents, the reservoir nonetheless remains a painfully visible symbol of the city’s shortcomings. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 City leaders gathered Wednesday to put shovels in the ground- a symbol of an important milestone for West Denver and the Sun Valley neighborhood. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
The laser eyes symbol that Saylor incorporated into his profile picture started in online Bitcoin communities but has spread to the mainstream. — Fortune, 13 June 2022 Press and hold the app icon, tap App Info (the i symbol), and tap Permissions. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 Sep. 2020 See All Example Sentences for symbol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbol
  1. emblem
  2. sign
  3. symbolize
  4. logo
  5. icon
  6. represent
  7. trademark
  8. letter
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
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One particularly promising example is an MRI technique that identifies the central vein sign, a feature that can help physicians distinguish lesions associated with MS from abnormalities caused by other conditions.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sign
Verb
  • The accessory is another staple for Camilla and a slew of other members of the royal family, since the organic gemstone symbolizes purity, status and dignity.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbolize
Noun
  • The home team is rocking black jerseys, with the OG logo on their helmets.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The logo of Australian data centre operator NextDC is seen on its Artarmon facility in Sydney on September 15, 2026.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Roberts and Oprah were among the stars who paid tribute to Dolly Parton during the Country Music Association’s celebration of the late country icon Wednesday night.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Many Orlando-area homes feature skeletons that tower over the neighborhood, witchy covens, horror movie icons, clowns, pirate ships, pumpkins, zombies and vampires.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of icon
Verb
  • Shifts among Latino voters, who represent sizable portions of the electorate in both states, and Trump’s sagging approval rating appear to be driving Democrats’ strength in redder areas.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For Elbit Systems, the purchase of ISE represents a further step in expanding its naval technology portfolio.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of represent
Noun
  • The Republican governor, wearing a hoodie with the Saints' trademark fleur-de-lis symbol across his chest, left Louis Armstrong Airport on Monday evening.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • By then, Tampa Bay held a 3-0 lead, grinding out runs in trademark fashion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of trademark
Noun
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The letters on Friday came on the heels of a statewide sweep by federal authorities on Monday, where 28 people from the list of 20,000 were charged with illegally registering to vote.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Symbol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbol. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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