as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
a fever's refusal to respond to antibiotics is symptomatic of a viral infection
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Recent Examples of symptomatic
The big picture: Some Democrats have grown sick of their party's pearl-clutching in the wake of the election, seeing it as symptomatic of a broader failure to fight Trump's fire with fire.
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
But, if detected early, supportive care with rehydration and symptomatic treatment improves survival, according to the Africa CDC.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
For symptomatic fibromas, various treatment approaches can help reduce or prevent symptoms or remove the fibromas.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
The researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar, noted that both types of HSV infections are lifelong and can cause symptomatic genital ulcer disease (GUC).
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
But, if detected early, supportive care with rehydration and symptomatic treatment improves survival, according to the Africa CDC.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
For symptomatic fibromas, various treatment approaches can help reduce or prevent symptoms or remove the fibromas.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
The researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar, noted that both types of HSV infections are lifelong and can cause symptomatic genital ulcer disease (GUC).
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The predominant green hues often seen in auroras are characteristic of oxygen, while nitrogen can produce purples, blues and pinks.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The characteristic behaviors in each case are quite different and over time tend to become embedded in the way people in the firm think, speak, and feel, as part of the firm’s culture.Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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And in the case of the Explorer this is compounded because its a good EV, is quiet on the road, and has a good range and a distinctive, winning exterior.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Gottlieb and Katz both credit a shift towards more unique shapes in general—with more and more brides wanting distinctive, fashion-forward rings that the algorithm hasn’t served them a thousand times before.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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These two paradigms have largely existed in isolation, driven by the distinct needs of their respective markets.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now that a new year has arrived — bringing with it a return to regular routines and the typical flurry of resolutions — many may be eager to look and feel healthier.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety But what elevates it from a typical procedural, in Henry’s eyes, is the focus on the relationships between Kat and her friends, family and colleagues, including her boss Ellis Stagger (Richard Armitage, marking his fourth Coben adaptation).K.J. Yossman, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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