symbol

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They communicate easily, and more literally than an abstract symbol like Nike’s Swoosh or Adidas’ Three Stripes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A previous version of this report incorrectly provided a stock-market ticker symbol for Fidelity Investments, which is privately held.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"It's sad. The Sepulchre is empty. It's the symbol of the most important event in Christian history," he said, adding that he hoped the closure would only be for this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"This is because the carrier was viewed as a national symbol, and it carried the Canadian identity everywhere it flies," Larocque told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The symbol glows green, and suddenly the wood sprouts a family of ferns out of nowhere.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer