symbolism
Example Sentences
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The decision revealed the cost of prioritizing short-term symbolism over longer-term stability.
From Barron's
If Harvey’s departure from Butcher Babies marked the death of a dream, Violent Hour has triggered a resurrection that resounds with symbolism from her chosen careers.
From Los Angeles Times
“He thinks he has charmed his adversary.. Admittedly he has no idea of the symbolism. He has no idea of most things.”
From Salon
All of which brings us back to the scene with the Chinese laborer, and the symbolism of losing the person on the other end of the saw, rendering it useless.
From Los Angeles Times
They are seeking something else: order, symbolism, and a sense of calm in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
From Barron's
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