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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Such irreversibility is characteristic of the flow of heat.—
George Musser,
Quanta Magazine,
13 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Botanical Name: Petunia hybrids Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average fertility Soil pH: Slightly acidic (6.0-7.0) 09 of 11 Rosemary The fragrant, needle-like foliage of rosemary will repel flies but add a distinctive flavor to your recipes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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The Peacock alum’s team executed the particularly ubiquitous State Farm ad featuring Severance star Adam Scott, set in the series’ distinctive office and directed by Ben Stiller.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Pullman Market follows in the footsteps of Eataly before it, but this complex’s concepts are so much more distinct and delicious than anything that forebear has offered.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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As five distinct stories unfold, creators wonder: In a future when memories can be erased, identities rewritten and fate engineered, what remains truly ours?—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Mixed attendance, no bombshells leave GOP with an echo chamber Despite the weighty subject matter, the hearing was sparsely attended and lacked the star witnesses or headline-making moments typical of high-profile Judiciary hearings.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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