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symbol

[sim-buhl] / ˈsɪm bəl /


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Some mothers and fathers clustered outside the exam halls dressed in red, a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

Through the decades, the road has grown from an American artifact into a global symbol of small-town Americana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Yes, you did. The boy’s palm pattern is an Adinkra symbol, the language that is written on the bodies of the gods and within the empty spaces of the universe,” the woman says.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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