How to Use symbolism in a Sentence

symbolism

noun
  • The story was filled with religious symbolism.
  • The pail came to hold more than symbolism.
    — Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • From hilt to blade, the sword is adorned with rich symbolism.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
  • But the symbolism was the same.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
  • But a little symbolism in this case could go a long way.
    — Mike Burbach, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But the truth is that its symbolism is nothing if not fraught.
    — Danny Chau, The Atlantic, 30 July 2020
  • The site picked for the start of the relay was heavy with symbolism.
    — Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The symbolism that had threatened to doom the bird saved it in the end.
    — Nathaniel Rich, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2022
  • But there is more to this moment than mere symbolism.
    — Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The movie is filled with symbolism and metaphor, myth and legend.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But the symbolism of the meeting still stings.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But first, the symbolism-laden day one commute.
    — Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
  • The symbolism is not lost on anyone.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
  • Kids can learn about the symbolism of flowers and make a bouquet to take home.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
  • But this one carries more symbolism than just racing on a city street.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • But side-by-side with all this heartfelt symbolism was a sense of impulse.
    — courier-journal.com, 2 June 2021
  • Asked about the symbolism of a white coach kneeling, Leonard minced no words.
    — Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2020
  • Speaking of the color red, there’s more of it and its symbolism of fame in this episode.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 14 May 2021
  • There's so much subtle imagery and symbolism; there's a lot to pore over.
    — Nojan Aminosharei, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2023
  • So, there’s the domino table, and the symbolism that comes with it.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • What is undisputed is the symbolism of the act.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Yet the party was also about more than symbolism.
    — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
  • But for many hardliners, the symbolism is no longer enough.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
  • There’s a lot of religious symbolism in the show.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • The venue’s back-to-the-roots symbolism can’t go unnoticed, too.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Her art is rich with symbolism and history.
    — Stephanie Shih june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
  • Forgive the gruesome image, but the symbolism was that their heads were hung up on a wall.
    — Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2021
  • While the concert was rife with symbolism and statement — this happens to not be true.
    — Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The setting itself would be steeped in symbolism.
    — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Some stories, with all of their strangeness and symbolism, are better left on the page.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Sep. 2023

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