symbolism

Example Sentences

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Russia's propagandists have used Christian symbolism about fighting the devil and the anti-Christ to try to rally support for a war that has gone on much longer than the Kremlin or the West expected.

From Reuters

"It plays more to the idea that Russia is really trying to create a totemic sense of victory. It's more about symbolism than actual military effect."

From BBC

For some, the symbolism of the name change was just one piece of the problem.

From Washington Times

By harmonic convergence, none other than Gehrig’s Yankees will be in town, adding heft and symbolism — as well as an anticipated near-sellout crowd — to this important occasion.

From Seattle Times

Ronojoy Sen, a political scientist at the National University of Singapore and the author of a book about the history of India’s Parliament, said the symbolism and the timing also mattered.

From New York Times