symbolism
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Both Revere, the patriot, and Copley, the successful portraitist becoming a rich man, would have understood the symbolism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The symbolism of doing “Walküre” is, for Dudamel, unmistakable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Coverage from the event highlighted patriotic imagery, Christian iconography and large displays combining crosses, American symbolism and references to the country’s founding.
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
Vocabulary lists containing symbolism
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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Poetry: Literary Devices
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 3
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