Need another word that means the same as “symbol”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “symbol” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Symbol” are: symbolisation, symbolization, sign, character, mark, letter, hieroglyph, ideogram, logo, emblem, badge, stamp, trademark, crest, insignia, coat of arms, seal, figure, device, rune, logotype, logogram, monogram, hallmark, tag, flag, motto, token, motif, colophon, representation, image, type, represent, be a symbol of, stand for, be a sign of, exemplify
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “symbol” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| badge | A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth bearing a design or words, typically worn to identify a person or to indicate membership of an organization or support for a cause. Philanthropy was regarded as a badge of social esteem. |
| character | A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. To what do I owe this attack on my character. |
| coat of arms | Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal. |
| colophon | A publisher’s emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page. |
| crest | The top line of a hill, mountain, or wave. She reached the crest of the hill. |
| device | Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery. Simply connect your device to a power outlet as well as Wi Fi. |
| emblem | A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family. Our child would be a dazzling emblem of our love. |
| figure | A combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape. Starkly painted figures. |
| flag | The ensign carried by a flagship as an emblem of an admiral s rank. He pledged allegiance to the flag. |
| hallmark | A distinctive feature. The tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes. |
| hieroglyph | Writing that resembles hieroglyphics usually by being illegible. The International Organisation for Standardization is introducing two new hieroglyphs to perplex washing machine owners. |
| ideogram | A character symbolizing the idea of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it. Examples include numerals and Chinese characters. Chinese characters are ideograms. |
| image | The set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined. He provided America with an image of the good father. |
| insignia | A sign or token of something. The ruins are devoid of moss and ivy the romantic insignia of age and decay. |
| letter | An emblem in the shape of the initial letter of a school or university s name awarded to a student for achievement in sport. We must keep the spirit of the law as well as the letter. |
| logo | A symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc. The Olympic logo was emblazoned across the tracksuits. |
| logogram | A sign or character representing a word or phrase, such as those used in shorthand and some ancient writing systems. 7 is a logogram that is pronounced seven in English and nanatsu in Japanese. |
| logotype | A single piece of type that prints a word, a group of separate letters, or a logo. |
| mark | A marking that consists of lines that cross each other. He signed his mark in the visitor s book. |
| monogram | A motif of two or more interwoven letters, typically a person’s initials, used to identify a personal possession or as a logo. A handkerchief with his monogram embroidered on one corner. |
| motif | A leitmotif or figure. In this opera Verdi used identifying motifs. |
| motto | A phrase which recurs throughout a musical work and has some symbolical significance. The family motto is Faithful though Unfortunate. |
| representation | A picture, model, or other depiction of someone or something. Certain representations were made concerning police brutality. |
| rune | Any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages. The pommel and guard are embellished with runes. |
| seal | The pelt or fur especially the underfur of a seal. A coat of seal. |
| sign | A fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified. The highway was lined with signboards. |
| stamp | An act or sound of stamping with the foot. TV licence stamps. |
| symbolisation | The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning. |
| symbolization | Something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible. |
| tag | The tip of an animal’s tail when it is distinctively coloured. His writing is full of tags from the Bible and Shakespeare. |
| token | A sequence of bits passed continuously between nodes in a fixed order and enabling a node to transmit information. The next black actor or actress selected won t know if it s because of their ability and performance or if they re just a token. |
| trademark | A distinctive characteristic or attribute. The murder had all the trademarks of a Mafia hit. |
| type | Metal types used in letterpress printing. The capable type. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “symbol” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| be a sign of | Be identical to; be someone or something. |
| be a symbol of | Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function. |
| exemplify | Clarify by giving an example of. The best dry sherry is exemplified by the fino of Jerez. |
| represent | Be a delegate or spokesperson for represent somebody s interest or be a proxy or substitute for as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute. Our parents represented to us the need for more caution. |
| stand for | Remain inactive or immobile. |
| ampere | A former unit of electric current slightly smaller than the SI ampere. |
| ampersand | The sign & (standing for and, as in Smith & Co., or the Latin et, as in &c.). |
| augur | Predict from an omen. The end of the cold war seemed to augur well. |
| bespeak | Express the need or desire for; ask for. The defendant s insurers took steps to bespeak his medical records. |
| blazon | A correct description of armorial bearings. They saw their company name blazoned all over the media. |
| bode | Indicate by signs. The 12 per cent interest rate bodes dark days ahead for retailers. |
| comma | Anglewing butterfly with a comma shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing. |
| denotation | The action of indicating or referring to something by means of a word, symbol, etc. Beyond their immediate denotation the words have a connotative power. |
| emblem | A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family. America s national emblem the bald eagle. |
| embody | Form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes. The changes in law embodied in the Children Act. |
| exemplify | Illustrate or clarify by giving an example. The best dry sherry is exemplified by the fino of Jerez. |
| glyph | A hieroglyphic character or symbol. Flanges painted with esoteric glyphs. |
| heraldic | Of or relating to heraldry. Heraldic devices. |
| indication | A reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure. The visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries. |
| logo | A company emblem or device. The Olympic logo was emblazoned across the tracksuits. |
| mark | A marking that consists of lines that cross each other. He was five feet nine with no distinguishing marks. |
| mascot | A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck, especially one linked to a particular organization or event. The team s dolphin mascot. |
| omen | Indicate as with a sign or an omen. The ghost s appearance was an ill omen. |
| pennant | A flag denoting a sports championship or other achievement. The Dodgers won six pennants during his career. |
| portent | Future significance. Many birds are regarded as being portents of death. |
| presage | A feeling of presentiment or foreboding. Lands he could measure terms and tides presage. |
| punctuation | Something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions. You will notice that no punctuation is used. |
| represent | Be a delegate or spokesperson for represent somebody s interest or be a proxy or substitute for as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute. Ms Smith will represent the defendant. |
| sign | Authorize a document or other written or printed material by attaching a signature. The Deaf Association Choir signed the hymns. |
| signal | Communicate silently and non verbally by signals or signs. The Community could signal displeasure by refusing to cooperate. |
| signify | Be an indication of. Signify your agreement by signing the letter below. |
| symbolic | Relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols. The release of the dissident was an important symbolic gesture. |
| symbolize | Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. These painters believed that artists should symbolize. |
| symptom | Anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X’s existence. Dental problems may be a symptom of other illness. |
| zodiac | Astrology a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs. |
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