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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 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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