symbolic

symbolic
adj.
VERBS
be, seem
become

The case became symbolic of racial tension in society.

regard sth as, see sth as

His refusal to accept the honour was seen as highly symbolic.

ADVERB
deeply, heavily, highly, very

This is a gruesome and heavily symbolic tale.

merely, purely

The role of monarch is a purely symbolic one.

largely, mainly
somehow
PREPOSITION
of

These two objects are symbolic of life and death.

Symbolic is used with these nouns: ↑act, ↑gesture, ↑imagery, ↑importance, ↑language, ↑link, ↑meaning, ↑relationship, ↑representation, ↑role, ↑significance, ↑value, ↑victory

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