symbolic

Example Sentences

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The collection taps into the animal spirit, including celestial medallions, saber-teeth, horns, claws and symbolic engravings, in line with Aiko’s forthcoming album, “West$ide Whim$y.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Boole translated logic into algebra—with an algebra of logic, or Boolean algebra—transforming logic from a philosophical, rule-based system into a mathematical, symbolic one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

But parliamentary votes would only be symbolic, and would not be binding on the government.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

On Monday, world oil prices swept past the symbolic level of $100 a barrel and were briefly up 30 percent on the day, before falling back dramatically after Trump's intervention.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The Freedom Writer family has worked hard to stay together and the word “together” is very symbolic for me!

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers