symbolic

[sim-bol-ik] / sɪmˈbɒl ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

representative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegorical emblematic figurative significant symptomatic token typical

WEAK

characteristic denotative indicative indicatory suggestive

Example Sentences

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Instead, the evidence points to deliberate actions tied to social and symbolic goals.

From Science Daily

The milestone is particularly symbolic after a week in which tech stocks wobbled over AI fears and put the whole market at risk.

From Barron's

Stanford University student Atkin is studying symbolic systems in the United States.

From BBC

There's also a symbolic importance for removing him from Royal Lodge.

From BBC