Antonyms for symbol
ˈsɪm bəlsym·bol

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1. symbol

   Emblem is the English form of emblema, a Latin word of Greek origin, signifying a figure beaten out on a metallic vessel by blows from within; also, a figure inlaid in wood, stone, or other material as a copy of some natural object. The Greek word symbolon denoted a victor's wreath, a check, or any object that might be compared with, or found to correspond with another, whether there was or was not anything in the objects compared to suggest the comparison. Thus an emblem resembles, a symbol represents. An emblem has some natural fitness to suggest that for which it stands; a symbol has been chosen or agreed upon to suggest something else, with or without natural fitness; a sign does actually suggest the thing with or without reason, and with or without intention or choice. A symbol may be also an emblem; thus the elements of bread and wine in the Lord's Supper are both appropriate emblems and his own chosen symbols of suffering and death. A statement of doctrine is often called a symbol of faith; but it is not an emblem. On the other hand, the same thing may be both a sign and a symbol; a letter of the alphabet is a sign which indicates a sound; but letters are often used as mathematical, chemical, or astronomical symbols. A token is something given or done as a pledge or expression of feeling or intent; while the sign may be unintentional, the token is voluntary; kind looks may be signs of regard; a gift is a token; a ring, which is a natural emblem of eternity, and also its accepted symbol, is frequently given as a token of friendship or love. A figure in the sense here considered is something that represents an idea to the mind somewhat as a form is represented to the eye, as in drawing, painting, or sculpture; as representing a future reality, a figure may be practically the same as a type. An image is a visible representation, especially in sculpture, having or supposed to have a close resemblance to that which it represents. A type is in religion a representation of a greater reality to come; we speak of one object as the type of the class whose characteristics it exhibits, as in the case of animal or vegetable types. An attribute in art is some accessory used to characterize a figure or scene; the attribute is often an emblem or symbol; thus the eagle is the attribute of St. John as an emblem of lofty spiritual vision. Compare SIGN.

   Synonyms:
   attribute, attribute, emblem, figure, image, sign, token, type

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1. • Signal

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.8 / 8 votes

1. symbolnoun

   an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

   Synonyms:
   symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization

2. symbol, symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representationnoun

   something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

   "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"

   Synonyms:
   symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolism, symbolization

How to use symbol in a sentence?

1. Maryam Gul:

   I thought I am looking at a symbol, a symbol of peace. A symbol of God. He's here.

2. Joko Widodo:

   This is to protect both those who want to criticize ... and also the president as a symbol of the nation in the long term, not just me.

3. Associated Press:

   The capital is a symbol of their government, and now we’re going to see Russia’s military take it over, this is mostly about bringing Ukraine back to Mother Russia that Putin believes was so wronged by making Ukraine an independent state.

4. Kate Andersen:

   Bunny Mellon said Jacqueline Kennedy was really the person responsible for The Rose Garden and that Jacqueline Kennedy never stopped being interested in The Rose Garden. The Rose Garden was a calming influence outside the Oval Office for Jacqueline Kennedy and every president since, the Rose Garden has become a symbol of the American presidency much like the Resolute desk in the Oval Office. Rose Garden addresses are often Rose Garden addresses.

5. Jeremy Shaver:

   It is appalling and outrageous that anyone would cast aside the American flag in a public park and replace it with an ugly symbol of the Nazi regime, we all have a responsibility to speak up when such hateful incidents take place in our communities.

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