symbolic gesture

noun

: an act that has no purpose or effect other than to show support, respect, etc.
The president's visit was mainly a symbolic gesture.

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Interestingly enough, the tumulus represents a meeting of Roman and Celtic traditions, though, by the looks of it, this funerary monument, possibly attached to a stately though unknown elite, was a symbolic gesture, piquing intrigue and revealing a slice of Roman life rarely seen. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025 Against that backdrop, Instagram's new gold rings stand out as a symbolic gesture rather than direct financial support in an increasingly challenging creator economy. Zach Vallese, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025 So far, more than 600 instruments have been donated, with 550 flood victims able to receive the gifts — a symbolic gesture of empathy and culture in this musically-rich landscape. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025 Arestegui said the symbolic gesture would help address concerns, clarify misinformation and foster trust between the city and community of Garden Grove. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for symbolic gesture

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“Symbolic gesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolic%20gesture. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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