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
Three of the Americans faced a high-risk contact or exposure, the sources said, and one was symptomatic.
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Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In addition to the one symptomatic American, six others are being moved for treatment or observation.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Fitter confirmed the symptomatic individual noted in the third group was on a flight from Saint Helena to Johannesburg.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
With the Andes virus, by contrast, people probably need to be symptomatic to spread illness.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In addition to the one symptomatic American, six others are being moved for treatment or observation.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Fitter confirmed the symptomatic individual noted in the third group was on a flight from Saint Helena to Johannesburg.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
With the Andes virus, by contrast, people probably need to be symptomatic to spread illness.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for symptomatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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Mpox symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes and a characteristic rash, according to CDC.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Parallel Tales has Farhadi’s characteristic polish and DP Guillaume Deffontaines, who has worked frequently with Bruno Dumont, lights the interiors beautifully, lending subtle golden tones to the fiction scenes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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With two distinct waves of iPhone 18 handsets arriving, Apple can leverage this to their advantage, bringing more users to the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max handsets, disrupting Android’s Mobile World Congress launch cycle, and giving the iPhone 18 a clear run as its consumer-friendly champion.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Through a combination of archival footage, interviews with surviving contemporaries, and many, many photos, the film attempts to get to the bottom of Avedon’s distinct knack for capturing celebrities at their very best.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Along with the typical tickets, the band is offering VIP tickets for the tour that include a pre-show acoustic performance, a Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, and exclusive merchandise.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The outbreak, which began in October 2023, has far exceeded the county’s typical HIV case count.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The upcoming capsule was developed by combining Eckhaus Latta’s distinctive approach to materials, fit and wearability with Mango’s in-house design expertise.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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One of the more distinctive design elements is the use of Color Atelier limewash finishes throughout the home, including pale shades from the company’s Marfa palette, created in collaboration with photographer Douglas Friedman.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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