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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sylleptic
Adjective
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During the Soweto Uprising, one photo became symbolic of resistance against apartheid.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The very structure of the museum is symbolic of this.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite its allegorical significance about paganism, the snake myth has persisted unquestioned.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The other medieval link comes from the ‘allegorical’ aspect of the jewelry, as the illustrations in the pieces tell a story across the entire collection.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though The Mirror and the Light made it, its struggles are emblematic of the larger hurdles facing producers working on projects for U.K. public service broadcasters like the BBC, ITV or Channel 4, according to its creatives.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although Brother Rice fell heartbreakingly short in the state championship game, losing 55-52 to DePaul Prep in double overtime, Gonzales’ last game was emblematic of his season.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Sylleptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylleptic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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