symbolism
Example Sentences
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That makes pronatalism look less like symbolism and more like the early architecture of a policy-backed consumer ecosystem.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
There’s more to this outcome than Resistance-pleasing symbolism, though.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
But symbolism is important in maintaining a democratic society under the rule of law.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
"Even when situations are nowhere near that scale, the symbolism remains powerful."
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
I knew Ms. G was up to something, because she’s always trying to do something spontaneous that has some kind of symbolism in it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing symbolism
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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Poetry: Literary Devices
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 3
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