symbolic

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They are a form of symbolic power signaling that the regime has not yet achieved total control.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Not to mention a symbolic victory for Tehran, which could wield the threat of blocking the strait in the future to gain concessions and rebuild power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But it was very symbolic to the way I was feeling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

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 • Mar. 20, 2026

It became symbolic of the cold and dehumanizing effects of urban life.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell