symbolism
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The South America trip culminates in Peru, and Leo's arrival there on Wednesday will be "a moment full of symbolism and emotion", he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
“I mean, it’s not just symbolism and performance. It’s real governance and management.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Skydance is a poetic term with some definite “Star Wars” overtones and perhaps unintentional symbolism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some commentaries noted it was less about substance than ceremony and symbolism, but what did it commemorate or symbolize?
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
A five-hundred-word essay on symbolism, how to find hidden meanings in Hawthorne.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Why does heavy metal use so many biblical references and symbolisms?
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2021
The angels mesmerizingly invoke the symbolisms of Old World Catholicism, Peru’s indigenous culture, and, thanks to their malevolent European-looking faces, the clashes that resulted when these forces met.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2017
An amiable fantasy, the play is told in homely, backyard terms, with no attempt at cosmic symbolisms.
From Time Magazine Archive
Part of Playwright Chayefsky's purpose in doing this is to cast light on the world of reality, to set up symbolisms, set speculation going.
From Time Magazine Archive
With the rise of the Christian church, candles came to be used in religious ceremonies and many of the symbolisms, meanings, and customs survive to the present time.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Matthew Luckiesh
Vocabulary lists containing symbolism
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Poetry: Literary Devices
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word