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
For her, both are symptomatic of the fragility introduced to the categories of political conviction in the art world as these categories change contexts.
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Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The threadbare plot is set in motion when Tesfaye’s screen-self (henceforth referred to as Abel) loses his voice while touring, a real-life incident forced here into heavy-handed metaphor as an existential ailment symptomatic of his deeper issues with himself and women.
—Charles Bramesco, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Press-Reynolds himself has made a budding career out of chronicling internet subcultures that seem symptomatic of a society in crisis.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
In fact, the placebo group displayed marginally greater symptomatic improvements, although that difference was considered statistically insignificant.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The threadbare plot is set in motion when Tesfaye’s screen-self (henceforth referred to as Abel) loses his voice while touring, a real-life incident forced here into heavy-handed metaphor as an existential ailment symptomatic of his deeper issues with himself and women.
—Charles Bramesco, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Press-Reynolds himself has made a budding career out of chronicling internet subcultures that seem symptomatic of a society in crisis.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
In fact, the placebo group displayed marginally greater symptomatic improvements, although that difference was considered statistically insignificant.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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Despite the French example, military parades with tanks rolling through the streets are more characteristic of dictatorships like China, Russia and North Korea.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Such irreversibility is characteristic of the flow of heat.—
George Musser,
Quanta Magazine,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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At the heart of this epic volume was renowned fashion designer Angela Dean, who crafted the distinctive gowns worn by the eight leading ladies on the cover: Halle Berry, Loretta Devine, Vivica A. Fox, Regina King, Michael Michele, Elise Neal, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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There is very little on the menu that’s distinctive.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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While the divergence between the two is fair, its explanation lies elsewhere: Investor valuations and retail prices differ because they are driven by distinct fundamentals and considerations.—
Thibault Adrien,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Rasmussen’s strategy is to lean into the company’s distinct ethos—faith, service, and financial stewardship—as a competitive advantage rather than a liability.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Still, experts widely agree that the attack shares several characteristics typical of ransomware events, including a full system shutdown, containment procedures and prolonged disruption.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The show features a range of stylish furniture, including white boucle chairs, typical of Charlotte York’s polished aesthetic, a writing desk befitting the iconic New York columnist, and velvet bar stools reminiscent of the ones seen in Lisa Todd Wexley’s home.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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