ideograph

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Recent Examples of ideograph To integrate that useful principle into his encoding scheme, Zhi decided to index characters by their components—the simpler characters within each ideograph—using the first letter of each component’s pinyin spelling. Jing Tsu, Wired, 23 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideograph
Noun
  • This erroneous belief that all Chinese characters are ideograms — symbols that express ideas directly, without language — remains widespread today in the West.
    Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
  • The encrusted object clearly qualified as cultural property, even more so when the treasure hunters cleaned it up, revealing that the shining chunk was actually an ingot stamped with Chinese ideograms.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
Noun
  • Information on Chavis’ legal representation was not immediately available.
    Julia Marnin July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
  • The investigative methods and technical capabilities described are accurate representations.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Their antecedents are ancient (Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese characters, Mesoamerican pictograms), though the journey from their modern birthplace (Japan circa the turn of the millennium) to their current ubiquity has been quick.
    Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
  • His versatility to play inside and outside along with the potential to run a plethora of route combinations with Lamb could be like deciphering an ancient hieroglyph for opposing defenses.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The episode, which aired July 23, ruffled more than a few feathers with its depiction of President Donald Trump.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
  • The president was depicted similarly to South Park’s depiction of Saddam Hussein in its 1999 feature-length movie, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut: ill-tempered, conniving and cruel.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
  • The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • From ancient cave drawings and hieroglyphics to paintings, murals, illustrations, comics, digital media, and sculptures, this panel will delve into the universal language of illustrated storytelling.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Ironically, despite being billed as Disney’s most lifelike Audio-Animatronic, its face bears little resemblance to Walt's leading to a deluge of excoriating criticism from fans.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • That 42-year-old version of Pacquiao, who needed stitches for more than one cut on his face, bore little resemblance to the buzzsaw that won belts across eight divisions.
    Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 July 2025

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“Ideograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideograph. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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