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emblematic (also emblematical), representational, representative
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Resolutions are largely symbolic, and often used by the supervisors as a statement of values. — Pete Grieve, SFChronicle.com, "SF supervisors declare NRA a domestic terrorist organization," 4 Sep. 2019 At first glance, these works are entrancing on the surface, but Botticelli’s fluid brushwork and intricate details create new levels of meaning, both allegorical and symbolic, to engage the viewer. — Allesandra Pagano, National Geographic, "The painter behind 'Birth of Venus' invented a new kind of art," 24 July 2019 The club say the unique design is also 'symbolic of the youth and energy' in the current squad. — SI.com, "AC Milan Kit 2019/20: Rossoneri Launch Third Strip Paying Tribute to Club Founder Herbert Kilpin," 10 July 2019 At the French Open, Serena wore an amazing (and symbolic) cape for her debut. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "There's a Secret Significance to Serena Williams' Latest Wimbledon Tennis Outfit," 3 July 2019 It was meant to be symbolic of what the team, together, could overcome. — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, "Subtle differences at Cardinals training camp mark the start of the Kliff Kingsbury era," 28 July 2019 Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller says the boxes are symbolic of how collaboration, hard work and a shared goal can help families. — USA TODAY, "Moon trees, moon film, monk honored: News from around our 50 states," 23 July 2019 Critics argue that rebel statues and other iconography honoring Old Dixie are symbolic of institutionalized white supremacism. — Paul Duggan, Washington Post, "Norfolk officials sue Virginia in effort to remove Confederate monument," 19 Aug. 2019 Her comment was symbolic of a majority of the concerns raised during a two-hour public hearing Thursday at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort. — al, "Toll opposition ramps up at public hearing," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'symbolic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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