symbolic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The death penalty is largely symbolic in South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal

"That's more likely… if the strike is symbolic or a one off."

From BBC

On his previous trip to the UK last September, Prince Harry had a private meeting with his father in London that was seen as a symbolic step towards improving family relationships.

From BBC

"Practically speaking, this is really a symbolic change," said Chad O'Carroll, whose specialist website NK News hosts a platform for reading North Korean media.

From Barron's

The family now holds no political power under the post-war constitution but remains hugely symbolic.

From Barron's