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symbol, symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
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exemplification, typification
a representational or typifying form or model
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depicting, depiction, portrayal, portraying
a representation by picture or portraiture
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anthropomorphism, theanthropism
the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
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imagery, imagination, imaging, mental imagery
the ability to form mental images of things or events
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picture
a typical example of some state or quality
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mirror
a faithful depiction or reflection
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mind's eye
the imaging of remembered or invented scenes
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vision
a vivid mental image
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envisioning, picturing
visual imagery
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dream, dreaming
a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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chimaera, chimera
a grotesque product of the imagination
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evocation
imaginative re-creation
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make-believe, pretence, pretense
imaginative intellectual play
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crossbones
two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
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cornucopia, horn of plenty
a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
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death's head
a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death
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oriflamme
an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
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white feather
a symbol of cowardice
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allegory, emblem
a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
