symbolism
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Sociologists believe it is possibly this dense symbolism that has made fish so politically useful.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
There’s more to this outcome than Resistance-pleasing symbolism, though.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
He has deliberately worked to reclaim the Dutch flag from far‑right symbolism and angry farmers by presenting it as a source of inclusive, progressive pride.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Similar to the way Lamar’s performance was laden with symbolism about Black history, life and death under the American police state, Bad Bunny placed cultural tributes in plain sight.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026
The award had never been presented to so many people at one time, and this showed the true symbolism of our cause.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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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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