Synonyms of symbol

symbol 1 of 2

noun

ˈsim-bəl 

1

as in emblem

a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark

the traditional physician's symbol of a staff entwined with a snake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emblem
• logo
• trademark
• hallmark
• totem
• ensign
• insignia
• attribute
• icon
• badge
• impresa
• crest
• token
• ikon
• stamp
• pictograph
• monogram
• logogram
• coat of arms
• cognizance
• logograph
• colophon

2

as in sign

a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader

the symbol ¶ indicates where a new paragraph should begin

symbols such as emoji that are used in texts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sign
• letter
• icon
• character
• glyph
• numeral
• ikon
• cipher
• hieroglyph
• pictograph
• pictogram
• rune
• ideogram

symbol

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verb

as in to symbolize

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbolize
• represent
• embody
• instance
• personify
• indicate
• touch (on or upon)
• refer (to)
• specify
• hint
• signal
• infer
• mention
• point (to)
• epitomize
• amount (to)
• cite
• allude (to)
• imply
• designate
• intimate
• add up (to)
• advert
• denote
• proclaim
• insinuate
• signify
• connote
• suggest
• announce
• spell
• import
• mean
• explain
• intend
• declare
• elucidate
• express

Examples of symbol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Kids Throw Pillow Arrangement by Jeremiah Brent Buy on Crate & Barrel References to Brent’s life and family are present in symbols throughout the collection. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024

The symbols were identified as, from left: Mora Cecilia Dandelion Seeds Onigiri Noctilucous Jade Apple Lakelight Lily Dandelion Seeds Silk Flower And the first letter of each item spells out McDonald's. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2024

Verb

To me that demonstrated the central role that symbols play in the culture. —Lorraine Boissoneault, Smithsonian, 16 Mar. 2017