Replacement and Symbolic

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Replacement noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.

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Symbolic and replacement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Symbolic" instead an adjective "Replacement".

Symbolic adjective - Having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else.

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Replacement and symbolic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Replacement" instead an adjective "Symbolic".

When voting for a replacement GM when Nitro is forced to step down, they decide to write in Nitro's name as a symbolic show of solidarity.

Source: Comic Strip / Knights of the Dinner Table
His replacement is notable for having thick, luxurious hair, symbolic of his warmth and goodness.

Source: Literature / The Joy Luck Club

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