Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: symbolic

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Usage examples:

Acosta views the physical act of cutting of female images from the media as a sort of liberation—a symbolic freeing of women from the confining and antiquated realm of domesticity.

Source: http://glenarborsun.com/glen-arbor-arts-centers-feral-housewife-takes-on-gender-norms/

Alexa, however, isn't the first to hint that Joe was sexually active in his teens despite wearing the symbolic jewelry.

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00211524.html

Also known as communion, the Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience through which believers memorialize the death of Jesus and anticipate his return.

Source: https://mbcpathway.com/2023/01/30/bfm-article-vii-baptism-lords-supper/

Amukamara, an alumnus of the University of Nebraska, inked a symbolic 1-day contract with the Giants to close the chapter on his impressive NFL journey.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/giants-cb-prince-amukamara-retires/

And his commitment is not just words and symbolic actions.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/30/opinion/biden-trump-uaw-strike.html

A new gateway from the centre's patio area to its quiet garden was a 30th year project, which entailed a symbolic breaking down of a wall.

Source: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/23767802.holy-rood-house-pastoral-care-charitys-30-years-thirsk/?ref=rss

April 6 is a symbolic date for Sudan's civilian opposition -- the anniversary of uprisings in 1985 and 2019 that ended up ousting two leaders who had seized power in coups.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/04/protests-sudan-marks-key-anniversary

As Joost Broeren-Huitenga showed earlier, the layers are also present in the very detailed elaboration of the metaphor that is the film, where everything has a symbolic meaning.

Source: https://www.baltimoregaylife.com/triangle-of-sadness-film-newspaper-2/

Before seeing the symbolic gesture from the Titans and the Jaguars, Hamlin wrote on Instagram: 'When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3x's as much.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-11611053/Damar-Hamlin-thanks-Tennessee-Titans-Jacksonville-Jaguars-coming-prayer.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Bookcliff Middle School Principal Jim Butterfield, left, and Chatfield Elementary School Principal Dave McCall receive a symbolic check in the amount of $100,000 at Chatfield Elementary on Dec. 21, 2022.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/former-bookcliff-principal-cites-lack-of-trust-as-reason-for-departure-in-d51-exit-letter/article_7c4db3ee-4829-11ee-96b1-73199ab96784.html

Born and raised in Clapham, south-west London, Prof Arday, a sociologist, says formative moments included watching Nelson Mandela's release from prison on television and South Africa's symbolic triumph in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64717079?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Both book series include seven installments, a highly symbolic number in the Christianism-permeated Narnia series and Rowling’s more secular Harry Potter.

Source: https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1291892-harry-potter-narnia-connected-linked-same-universe-world-timeline-lore

But even symbolic moves have their place as the EU's institutions try to repair their recent reputational damage.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/mep-european-parliament-ursula-von-der-leyen-pfizer-vaccine-contract/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

But starting out by highlighting an ancient pursuit of inner tranquillity is a savvy and symbolic choice for a premier who has made yoga a personal practice and a diplomatic tool.

Source: https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/national/23605065.indian-pm-showcases-yoga-countrys-cultural-diplomacy-un-lawn/?ref=rss

Chang described Small’s death as symbolic of the reach of corruption and injustice.

Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230213/what-they-did-him-was-cruel

Civita di Bagnoregio introduced a “symbolic” fee of 1.50 euros ($1.67) in 2013.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/09/06/venice-entry-fee-will-start-next-year/

Davido will share this symbolic moment of his life by gifting it to his close friends.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/06/martell-x-davido-exclusive-blend/

Dutch brewer Heineken said on Friday it had completed its exit from Russia by selling its operations there to Russia’s Arnest Group for a symbolic one euro.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/417717/moscow-demands-bigger-discounts-from-foreign-companies-exiting-russia-sources

Early Christians considered rose to be symbolic of paganism and their oppressors, the Romans, and were warned by church leaders not to plant it.

Source: https://realnewsmontana.com/ixp/628/p/montana-3rd-most-expensive-state-in-the-us-to-buy-a-dozen-roses/