symbolic

Example Sentences

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When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more than a symbolic homecoming.

From Barron's

But parliamentary votes would only be symbolic, and would not be binding on the government.

From BBC

In the second scenario, where there is a limited truce with “symbolic deliverables,” the index-level impact in China would be relatively limited as domestic headwinds would continue to moderate the earnings-growth trajectory.

From MarketWatch

The resolution, while not enforceable and largely symbolic, displays the simmering discomfort in the Summer Games' next host city over Wasserman.

From BBC

The waiver may carry more symbolic than financial weight for Moscow.

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