symbol
noun
something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
symbols
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pluralof symbol.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His campaign was also briefly tripped up by court rulings banning his use of national symbols like Colombia's football jersey -- decisions that were later overturned.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
I am loath to disclaim the power that comes with symbols such as the flag, words such as freedom, and the attachments that adhere to foundational inheritances such as, yes, the Constitution.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Activists historically have targeted courses during professional tournaments, sometimes calling them symbols of inequality or targeting their water use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But it is likely one giant bet on AI capital expenditures spread across multiple ticker symbols.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
It is a flowing waterfall of alchemical and astrological symbols, ancient marks for planets and elements all emblazoned in black ink upon her fair skin.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
