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symbolism

[sim-buh-liz-uhm] / ˈsɪm bəˌlɪz əm /
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“What’s drawn me to tarot is the way it’s built on symbolism and the way that symbolism is embedded in the collective unconscious,” Wicks says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The symbolism, like the scar Daphne has from the car accident, is clear and obvious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The symbolism of the location itself loomed over the demonstrations.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"The meeting... was big on warm words and symbolism but not outcomes," said Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

She heard the symbolism in her own words, traveling thousands of miles to Nigeria, and she knew what her parents would understand.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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