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 state’s news release noted that the child had attended a day care while symptomatic.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
For some, the declines were symptomatic of a greater disorder originating from within the league itself, something egregious enough to effectively drive a fifth of the audience away within the span of a single year.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Lane is more interested in those clients for whom the hiring of an organizer feels symptomatic of larger social ills.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 17 Dec. 2024
Bosa is one of several players who said Campbell’s abrupt exit wasn’t symptomatic of a rotten locker room.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
For some, the declines were symptomatic of a greater disorder originating from within the league itself, something egregious enough to effectively drive a fifth of the audience away within the span of a single year.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Lane is more interested in those clients for whom the hiring of an organizer feels symptomatic of larger social ills.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 17 Dec. 2024
Bosa is one of several players who said Campbell’s abrupt exit wasn’t symptomatic of a rotten locker room.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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The immune system responds to these accumulations, sending macrophage white blood cells to engulf the cholesterol, which then turn into foam cells that aggregate in the skin, forming the yellowish plaques characteristic of xanthelasma.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The nose features the spice and herbal notes characteristic of rye whiskeys, with pine, mint, and eucalyptus notes followed by citrus zest, floral potpourri, and herbal aromas.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This striking trio spends nearly the entire night crossing the sky, forming a distinctive triangle that gradually shifts in size and shape as the month progresses.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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His great-grandson is known for collectible rustic stoneware that often has a distinctive speckled finish.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The relationship between hardware and software is equally similar and distinct—both serve the disabled community, but both serve in different ways, with some individuals requiring one over the other.—
Grant Stoner,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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This set features 12 tracks that showcase the duo’s distinct artistic vision and musical identity.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On a typical day, when relaxing, Elizabeth can sit at her chabudai (a low Japanese tea table), look out her circle window and enjoy the seasons.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Their current salary is considered to be typical for South Bay city leaders.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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