symptomatic

adjective

ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce symptomatic (audio)
Definition of symptomaticnext
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 That’s symptomatic of broader growth and the reputation of SISF of forging industry contacts. — John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 The Vision Council reported on October 1, 2026, that 78% of adults experienced eye fatigue after screen use at least once in the past three months, and 39% of symptomatic respondents had never raised the issue with a healthcare professional. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 Their analyses revealed almost 900 genes that were expressed differently in symptomatic and asymptomatic disease. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Barker described the box office success for Backrooms as symptomatic of a wider shift for the film business. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symptomatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
  1. characteristic
  2. distinct
  3. typical
  4. distinctive
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  • Pritam never forgot the remark and, with characteristic wit, turned it into the title of her autobiography.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The former contributes a subtle wheat flavor along with a little Neapolitan-style chew, while the latter lends the crust its characteristic crunch.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristic
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  • That lack of definition extends to the sound of the record, which transforms hyperactively from track to track, echoing the sounds of many other artists without ever quite establishing a distinct profile.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Filmed in and around guests’ bathrooms, the series features creatives with distinct points of view who have built something of their own, reflecting Jolie’s ties to fashion, design, art, and culture.
    — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • The first Taibaan film raised THB2 million ($59,000), or THB4 million ($119,000) including marketing, and grossed THB35 million ($1 million), in a market where a typical Thai feature costs THB30 million ($891,000) or more.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Vagabond Haven The interior measures 59 sq m (635 sq ft), spread over two floors, offering significantly more room to move around in than a typical towable tiny house.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • The album earned widespread critical acclaim for its intricate arrangements and the distinctive interplay between Lloyd’s and Verlaine’s guitars.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026
  • By the time of their 1974 debut at CBGB, Verlaine and Hell had recruited Lloyd to be the group’s second guitarist, a move that gave Television its signature and distinctive dueling Strat-versus-Jazzmaster sound.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinctive

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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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