as in symbol
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
a rock inscribed with mysterious glyphs that some have speculated as being of Norse origin
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Among the new glyphs, about 80% depicted humanoid figures, decapitated heads, and domesticated animals, particularly llamas (see image showing original photo and AI-identified humanoid glyph).
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Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
—PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
Curiously, the glyph does not shine with AlienFX lighting—only the Alienware logo does.
—PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff The symbols on the talismans and the symbol that Jade sees in his visions could easily be interpreted as occult, with a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Mesoamerican glyphs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This climate preserves the rocky, three-dimensional glyphs that decorate the pebbly landscape.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glyph
Noun
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However, when the election was over, the couple began to seriously contemplate its symbol but left it up.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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For many American adults, buying a home for the first time is a key financial achievement, as well as a symbol of independence.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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That the account belonging to the president of the United States is now posting to the entire world like a Facebook Uncle, though, is a troubling sign.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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This could be a sign of a wider acceptance of cryptcurrency in the mainstream, some experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Glyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glyph. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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