Synonyms for symbolic
sym·bol·ic

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1. symbolic, symbolicaladjective

   relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

   "symbolic logic"; "symbolic operations"; "symbolic thinking"

   Synonyms:
   symbolical, emblematical, emblematic

   Antonyms:
   nonrepresentative, unsymbolic

2. emblematic, emblematical, symbolic, symbolicaladjective

   serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

   "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish"

   Synonyms:
   exemplary, emblematical, symbolical, emblematic, typic

   Antonyms:
   unsymbolic, nonrepresentative

3. symbolicadjective

   using symbolism

   "symbolic art"

   Synonyms:
   symbolical, emblematical, emblematic

   Antonyms:
   nonrepresentative, unsymbolic

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1. symbolicadjective

   Synonyms:
   emblematical, typical, hieroglyphical, representative, significative

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1. symbolicadjective

   Synonyms:
   typical, emblematical

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1. List of paraphrases for "symbolic":

   token, ramzi, emblematic, nominal, iconic, symbolism, ramzy, symbolically, tokenistic, flagship

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1. Anais Nin:

   The personal, if it is deep enough, becomes universal, mythical, symbolic.

2. Ambika Ahuja:

   The symbolic power that Thaksin and his sister carries is still something the military is very much concerned about, (But) his network of regional politicians, local civil servants, and business people has been weakened and disrupted over the years.

3. William Lacy Clay:

   The painting portrays a colorful landscape of symbolic characters representing social injustice, the tragic events in Ferguson and the lingering elements of inequality in modern American society.

4. Duncan Levin:

   The forfeiture judgment they got is largely symbolic rather than something they could collect on, a lot of the assets are in the name of other people. It's hard to find them, and once you find them, it's hard to get the buy-in of the Mexican government.

5. Kate Andersen Brower:

   While her role is mostly symbolic, most modern first ladies have proven they can make real change and have a genuine impact on the policies they choose to champion, i think this upcoming trip to Africa sends a strong message that the US is engaged in the region and helps combat the statements reportedly made by her husband about the continent.