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
These new blood tests can be ordered by primary care physicians for symptomatic individuals and could potentially identify Alzheimer’s much earlier.
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
But The Fall-Off is symptomatic of a persistent quality that haunts his work.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
By targeting the underlying neuronal degeneration, ER-100 is positioned as a potential disease-modifying treatment rather than a symptomatic fix.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This is why Carrick’s first words as temporary coach feel symptomatic of the problem.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for symptomatic
Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
But The Fall-Off is symptomatic of a persistent quality that haunts his work.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
By targeting the underlying neuronal degeneration, ER-100 is positioned as a potential disease-modifying treatment rather than a symptomatic fix.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This is why Carrick’s first words as temporary coach feel symptomatic of the problem.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for symptomatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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But Israelis have managed to endure even the latest unpleasantness with characteristic resilience.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are some of the director’s characteristic flourishes along the way, and the tone is set early; thumping Kasabian track ‘Days Are Forgotten’ plays in the opening credits, leading into a prison-yard fight moments into the first episode.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jordan creates two distinct personalities with his main characters.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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While all three properties for the vineyard designate wines are certified organic through CCOF, (California Certified Organic Farmers), winemaking for each site requires a slightly different approach because of distinct soils and tannin profiles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Transportation Security Administration and local airport officials expect more than 32,000 passengers will fly out of Austin on Tuesday — thousands more than on a typical Tuesday.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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That was also fairly typical of the Italian team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kahane founded True North following his exit from Lionsgate to develop, finance, and produce distinctive features in partnership with leading and emerging filmmakers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The stunning ship, recognisable from its distinctive red funnels, is a complete destination for Disney fans.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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