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symbolic

adjective

sym·​bol·​ic sim-ˈbä-lik How to pronounce symbolic (audio)
variants or less commonly symbolical
1
a
: using, employing, or exhibiting a symbol
b
: consisting of or proceeding by means of symbols
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a symbol
3
: characterized by or terminating in symbols
symbolic thinking
4
: characterized by symbolism
a symbolic dance
symbolically adverb

Example Sentences

The lighting of the candles is symbolic. The sharing of the wine has symbolic meaning.
Recent Examples on the Web The Harry Potter calendar includes items that are symbolic of Hogwarts, like the Quidditch goal post and the Hogwarts Express, as well as seven minifigures. Sarah Toscano, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The two were introduced by a mutual friend, and their collaboration is symbolic of what Zarnke says is central to the movie’s theme. Casey Brogan, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 Remember that Putin visited Israel before Obama in a highly symbolic gesture. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Prosecutors viewed every additional year added to his sentence, however symbolic, as vital, given the brutality of the crimes and the desire to send a message to would-be militants. Adam Goldman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Some blue city leaders in red states frame their pushback – however symbolic – as a political responsibility to constituents. Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Aug. 2022 In his first trip outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic, Xi is in to Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule — a highly symbolic event at a pivotal time for both the city, and Xi himself. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 1 July 2022 The French trial was unprecedented in scale and highly symbolic. Rick Noack, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 This suggests that the site was highly symbolic to its visitors. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of symbolic was in 1610

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