NONSYMBOLIC Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

nonsymbolic

adjective

Definition of nonsymbolic

as in actual

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actual

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Generally, the closer my preseason ranking came to a team’s final ranking in the actual Top 25, the better the grade.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Check the actual cost, state your terms plainly, and choose the option that supports both confidence and stability today without undercutting yourself.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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