representational

as in symbolical
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else a computer program with representational icons for different functions

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Adjective
  • The flag raising at the ambassador’s residence could have been more than just a symbolic move, Krummrich noted.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
  • When Representation Requires Erasure Being first often means carrying the weight of symbolic representation.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Nintendo representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto produces the feature alongside Arad.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
  • By removing the barrier of self-nomination, organizations can tap into a wider pool of talent and create a more diverse and representative leadership pipeline.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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“Representational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representational. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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