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symbolic

[sim-bol-ik] / sɪmˈbɒl ɪk /


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In this interpretation, Satan is treated not as a symbolic figure alone, but as a physical impactor that remained whole while permanently altering Earth's structure.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

"The song was not directly political, but it was symbolic, and the performer was symbolic," Gorščak believes.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump will press China's Xi Jinping on Iran when they meet in Beijing in coming days, but their "highly symbolic" superpower summit will focus on easing trade tensions, officials said Sunday.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Dr. Becky instructs listeners to take a symbolic action—no matter where you are, to take a step forward.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Try as they might, the Babushkawoos could find nothing symbolic, pastoral, or even particularly unhappy about the picture.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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