symbolic
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People keep assigning him symbolic roles: first Muslim senator, Muslim socialist, proof of Democratic radicalism, proof of Muslim political progress.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The symbolic referendum on whether to leave the UK has been organised by the local parish council, with polling taking place between 07:00 and 19:00 BST.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
But having an awards show that celebrates television presented on a streaming platform behind a pay wall would be a major symbolic statement that traditional viewing on the networks has lost its cultural relevance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Tuesday’s announcement is largely symbolic, with only limited trade between Europe and the settlements in the West Bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
In previous centuries trade focused on symbolic goods that directly engaged the king, such as jewelry for the royal family.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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