symbolism
Example Sentences
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"I think the symbolism of the royal yacht arriving into Galway Bay is not good," he said, with "good" replacing the crossed-out word "great".
From BBC
This kind of symbolism works because "without even giving a speech, you are undermining the authoritarian script".
From BBC
Outcomes are judged not only by use value, but by theater—surprise, symbolism, presentation.
The incident has prompted discussion across social media and news outlets about how identity, representation and symbolism intersect in federal institutions.
From Salon
With little left besides memories for those who lost houses in the fire, chimneys — the only architectural feature left intact at many homes — contain new layers of symbolism.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
