symbolic

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In 2016, Aaron Zelinger joined Palantir with a Stanford degree in symbolic systems after medical issues thwarted his initial plans to join the military.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

They are a form of symbolic power signaling that the regime has not yet achieved total control.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"For me, it's very symbolic, but nothing more," she said of the pope's appeals.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The importance of the move may be largely symbolic at this point, as it does not apply to generic medicines - the most commonly used medicines in the US.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It became symbolic of the cold and dehumanizing effects of urban life.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell