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
Only 2% occur in the eye, and only a small percentage of those are symptomatic.
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Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
The disagreement in Europe over the use of natural gas to produce hydrogen is symptomatic of the larger issue: the solutions available are either too expensive or mired in technical and safety concerns.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
But the Covid-19 vaccines provided 54% protection against symptomatic infection last season, CDC data shows, despite new variants that cropped up.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
In fact, many online commentators ignore a key problem at the heart of the debate, namely that the persistence of the US trade deficit is symptomatic of deeper structural issues in the economy.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
The disagreement in Europe over the use of natural gas to produce hydrogen is symptomatic of the larger issue: the solutions available are either too expensive or mired in technical and safety concerns.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
But the Covid-19 vaccines provided 54% protection against symptomatic infection last season, CDC data shows, despite new variants that cropped up.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
In fact, many online commentators ignore a key problem at the heart of the debate, namely that the persistence of the US trade deficit is symptomatic of deeper structural issues in the economy.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
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During the appearance, Biden made a characteristic effort at personal connection.Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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He was reportedly discovered by an employee of Russia's foreign intelligence agency, the SVR, with injuries characteristic of a fall.Harriet Marsden, The Week UK, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
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Hayon will take over the entire gallery space, floor to ceiling, exploring the theme of bestiality in relation to his interdisciplinary approach and his distinctive visual vocabulary.Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Add to that Armstrong’s distinctive speech rhythms, and suddenly Iglehart sounds like Satchmo.Gordon Cox, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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This distinct ensemble keyed in on how dedicated the duo is to providing excellent looks for their ongoing clients.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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Girls in each room see themselves as distinct otherworldly creatures, hence the costumes.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aside from the fight being eight two-minute rounds, both the men will wear heavier 14-ounce gloves instead of the typical 10-ounce gloves.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines vary by region, according to the typical climate each region has.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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