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symbol

[sim-buhl] / ˈsɪm bəl /


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Human civilizations across the ages have understood this to be an important lesson, which is how gold became the go-to cautionary symbol for greed, vanity, and the hollow existence to which they lead.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

At a pro-government rally, he also wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the symbol of the protest movement -- a pink flamingo, an animal that nests near the proposed hotel development.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The wave may be universally considered a symbol of collective euphoria - but it can also represent a loss of interest on the part of spectators.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But today, the most visited tourist attraction in Spain has become a symbol of Europe’s overtourism problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The Mark of Eden—the symbol we were told we would find on the Msaidizi.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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