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symbolic

[sim-bol-ik] / sɪmˈbɒl ɪk /


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Since the dawn of writing, we’ve used a little trick called symbolic reasoning, aka math.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In the U.S. in the early ’90s, elements such as windows, plants and even aquariums were considered choices that might serve as symbolic material for the client.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Pope Leo's visit to Bamenda is seen as a symbolic effort by the Catholic Church to promote peace and reconciliation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It is symbolic of your enterprising younger self, and all of those fancy cars and five-star vacations that you passed up on, perhaps using that money as a down payment on your next property instead.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“I never even heard of symbolic logic,” he said.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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