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symbolic  /sɪm ˈbɑ lɪk/ ? Meaning of "symbolic"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
  2. (adj) serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
  3. (adj) using symbolism

Synonym(s)

emblematical, symbolical

Derived Word(s)

symbolism

Usage(s):

  1. After symbolic bombings in France, Breton nationalists claim a life at a McDonald's outlet Viewpoint Going for the throat is Vladimir Putin's style.
  2. She admits that the sheer symbolic power of the role is perhaps greater than she anticipated.
  3. CON: His appointment in the wake of his mother's assassination was largely symbolic.

Quotes

  1. FFA chairman Ben Buckley said that "It is a widely accepted, common practice, among governments, many business and sporting organisations to provide symbolic gifts, to visiting international delegations."
    on Jul 1, 2010 By: Ben Buckley Source: euFootball.BIZ

  2. "We believe it is a symbolic act," Polydoras said. "It is an attempt to disrupt our country's international relations."
    on Jan 11, 2007 By: Vyron Polydoras Source: USA Today

  3. Deaver's greatest skill "was in arranging what were known as good visuals - televised events or scenes that would leave a powerful symbolic image in people's minds," former first lady Nancy Reagan recalled in her memoir, "My Turn."
    on Aug 18, 2007 By: Nancy Reagan Source: Guardian Unlimited

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