symbolic
Example Sentences
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The vote was largely symbolic but gave Palestinians an opportunity to express a desire for change.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
At the center of that impulse is the arch, which will destroy a poignant visual reminder of Kennedy, who is perhaps more symbolic of that consensus than any other American.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Makan’s casket, however, is empty — a symbolic burial for a child whose body was never recovered from the wreckage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Though the number is symbolic, it is a significant feat: It’s a lot of miles and reflects that hundreds of thousands of Tesla owners let FSD drive their cars every day.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Their actions were merely the symbolic manifestation of their deeper desires.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing symbolic
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 5
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