SYMPTOMATIC Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

symptomatic

adjective

ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈma-tik

Definition of symptomatic

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 the 25% who are symptomatic, those symptoms don’t appear until four to 10 days after being bitten. — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 Given that measles is so transmissible, the presence of measles is symptomatic of an ailing public health immunization structure. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Anyone who was within 1 mile of the crash site and are symptomatic should seek medical attention. — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 That felt symptomatic of their poor decision-making in attacking positions. — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symptomatic

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Bertrand Lavier’s contribution is a Formula One Renault, repainted with the thick, dynamic brushstrokes that have been characteristic of his work since the 1980s.

— Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Vaughn wrote his own obituary, filled with with his characteristic wit, weeks ago and his family posted it on his Facebook page on Monday.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Adjective

Coleman said each design has its own distinct character and can be styled individually, either as a subtle everyday detail or a sculptural statement.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Scientists have performed cosmic genealogy on planetary systems in the Milky Way, finding two distinct families that influence the evolution and fate of these systems.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinct

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Minutes from the April 19 meeting outlined how the government opted for just one round of readiness checks before launching its emergency vaccination program due to time constraints, instead of the typical four rounds.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Such moves are typical of presidential hopefuls from both parties seeking to bolster their alliances nationwide.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of typical

Adjective

That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
The person buried there is believed to have belonged to the Linear Pottery culture — named for the distinctive spiral and wavy patterns decorating its pottery.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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