logogram

noun

Definition of logogramnext
as in logograph

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Recent Examples of logogram Most interestingly, many of the artists used logograms (a symbol to represent a word) rooted in the use of homophones. — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logogram
  1. attribute
  2. pictograph
  3. insignia
  4. symbol
  5. monogram
  6. logo
  7. crest
Noun
  • Counsell’s decision to hire Quintin Berry away from the Milwaukee Brewers may have taken those attributes to another level.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.
    — Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • See the dwellings of ancient Native American civilizations on the Seven Hollows Trail, or take the Rock House Cave Trail to a natural shelter displaying pictographs that were left by the native inhabitants.
    — Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of pictograph
Noun
  • The launch of that company literally put Kettle Springs on the map, and the town is dotted with Friendo insignia and swag, notably a hand-size Jack-in-the-box version of him that tends to show up just before the person who finds it gets slaughtered.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The Ravens lack a deep bench of past insignias.
    — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The company said the dress code change will maintain the green apron's status as the symbol for Starbucks since they were introduced in 1987.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The backlash prompted national Democrats to make Musk a centerpiece of their messaging, casting him as a symbol of Trump-era government overreach.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • Crafted from calfskin with a monogram print, the Speedy P9 Bandoulière 30 bag is ideal for life’s happenings.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The piece, with its peak lapels, included a silver LV monogram above the chest pocket.
    — Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of monogram
Noun
  • Companies wanting to take advantage of that advertising opportunity could shell out up to $250,000 to procure naming rights to the 150-year-old event and place their logos outside the White House.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The paint-style design on the side was nice, and the chenille Jordan logo on the tongue was a bold change.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of logo
Noun
  • Chelsea sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, have maintained throughout that the club’s crest is not going to be replaced by this new badge.
    — Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In Nevada, the NWS said that snow accumulations up to 2 or possibly 3 feet were expected near the Sierra crest.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of crest

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