hieroglyphics

noun

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plural of hieroglyphic
as in likenesses
a pictorial character used in hieroglyphics The statue had an inscription written in Egyptian hieroglyphics.

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  1. likenesses
  2. illustrations
  3. icons
Noun
  • Other states, including Tennessee, have laws that determine names, photographs and likenesses are also considered a property right.
    Bret Baier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In September, California passed into law two bills aimed at protecting actors and other performers from unauthorized use of their digital likenesses.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of likenesses
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  • Choose a picture book with beautiful illustrations like The Mitten by Jan Brett, or read a chapter of a longer book each night.
    Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Boy Who Lost His Spark, which both feature illustrations by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • The 10,000-capacity auditorium, opened in 1952, has hosted performances from a slew of music icons such as Luis Miguel, Gloria Trevi, Shakira, Bon Jovi and Cyndi Lauper.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Senior fashion icons are in vogue, even given the departure of interior designer Iris Apfel who died in March at 102.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of icons
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