sylleptic

adjective

Definition of syllepticnext
as in symbolic

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  1. symbolic
  2. allegorical
  3. emblematic
Adjective
  • Thune did not speak during the meeting but scheduled a symbolic follow-up vote that evening in which two Republicans flipped their original votes.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • This ‘Statehood Quarters’ collection is so inclusive and symbolic of this great nation.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of symbolic
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  • Depicting the rise and spectacular fall of an Anglo- and Euro-centric civilization, the series was originally presented as an allegorical warning about imperial expansion to the then-young nation.
    — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
  • And most ephemeral but perhaps most affecting were the shows that say something about our country and culture through their nuanced and often allegorical storytelling.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of allegorical
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  • Birkenstock noted that all three styles are offered in European sizes 35 to 42 and come in three emblematic Repetto shades — Iconic Pink, Flame Red and Profound Black.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The most popular order throughout the fundraiser was the arepa pabellón, one of the most emblematic arepas in Venezuelan cuisine.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
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