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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As they craft, artisans chant aloud the design code handwritten on a strip of paper known as talim -- shorthand of ancient symbols for numbers and colours -- knotting the threads string by string.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
There are many status symbols in Silicon Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It is worth keeping an eye on the hourly weather symbols, as well as the percentage chances of rain, if you are making outdoor plans.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
These were the most frequently searched ticker symbols on MarketWatch as of 6 a.m.:
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
For several weeks it seemed that the prayers and good luck symbols had done their work well.
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
