Indicating
Symbolic and indicating are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Symbolic" instead an adjective "Indicating".
Symbolic
Symbolic adjective - Having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else.
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Synonyms for Symbolic
Indicating and symbolic are semantically related. You can use "Indicating" instead an adjective "Symbolic".
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Related pairs
- characteristic and indicating
- characteristic and symbolic
- demonstrative and indicating
- demonstrative and symbolic
- associated and indicating
- associated and symbolic
- indicative and indicating
- indicative and symbolic
- expressive and indicating
- expressive and symbolic
- suggestive and indicating
- suggestive and symbolic
- significant and indicating
- significant and symbolic
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Sprouting Ears - Unusual Ears that appear temporarily, often for comedic effect and intended to be symbolic of personality traits rather than indicating actual ears.
Source: Unusual Ears -
The gospel does mention that they presented Jesus with three symbolic gifts; gold (signifying Christ the King), frankincense (representing Jesus' divinity) and myrrh (an embalming incense, indicating that Jesus would die to save God's people).
Source: Rule of Three
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