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symbolism

noun as in typology

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The decision revealed the cost of prioritizing short-term symbolism over longer-term stability.

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If Harvey’s departure from Butcher Babies marked the death of a dream, Violent Hour has triggered a resurrection that resounds with symbolism from her chosen careers.

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“He thinks he has charmed his adversary.. Admittedly he has no idea of the symbolism. He has no idea of most things.”

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All of which brings us back to the scene with the Chinese laborer, and the symbolism of losing the person on the other end of the saw, rendering it useless.

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They are seeking something else: order, symbolism, and a sense of calm in an increasingly unpredictable environment.

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