Thesaurus results for GLYPH

glyph

noun

ˈglif

Definition of glyph

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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Recent Examples of glyph The looping white steel of the glyph gave rise to a series of further glyphs, their high-gloss finish-fetish circular looping tubes being but a short step away from her colorful bent rectangular tubing. — Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 Frenzied shapes—sparks, ribbons, spirals, glyphs, shadowy crosses, serpents—float among them through an undefined ether, as if transmitting cryptic information. — Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 Today, as the founder of Dyne, the British Italian designer channels that same reverence into her work, crafting pieces that speak in glyphs, evoke ancient forms and are true to her creative spirit. — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Across subreddits, cohorts on X, Discord servers, Facebook groups, and even LinkedIn pages, Lopez tracked chatbot enthusiasts sharing codes, manifestos, glyphs, diagrams, and poetry generated with AI, and presenting the material as profound glimpses into a shifting reality. — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glyph

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The teaser video even included a shot of a fan with a beer cup snake, a symbol of the lack of focus in the bleachers.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Nara Prison is one of Japan’s famed Five Great Prisons of the Meiji era, symbols of the dawn of a new modern age for the nation, and the only one to survive today.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

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But rather than placing a higher hurdle on the bill, the maneuver is considered a sign of its popularity as a temporary stopgap.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Mars in your sign challenges disciplined Saturn, creating the deeply irritating experience of feeling motivated and blocked at the same time.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026

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