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
Two of the contacts are already symptomatic and have been admitted to an isolation hospital ward, an American official in Uganda said in the meeting.
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Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
These declines are symptomatic of a broader market sell-off triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
To some, the skirmish was symptomatic of deteriorating standards of Washington decorum.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Someone can spread measles four days before, through four days after, a symptomatic rash develops.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
These declines are symptomatic of a broader market sell-off triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
To some, the skirmish was symptomatic of deteriorating standards of Washington decorum.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Someone can spread measles four days before, through four days after, a symptomatic rash develops.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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Once well enough to speak to Congress the next month, a thinner and wan Reagan acknowledged the thunderous applause from both parties in the chamber and then put everyone at ease with a characteristic anecdote.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The characteristic rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From its facial expressions to its distinctive chirp, the creature is wreathed in a kind of nostalgia that Eighties kids will remember from those early days trolling the VHS rack at their local Blockbuster.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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They were inspired by treasured calligraphy tools, and each brush features a unique walnut handle with distinctive grain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders must align their efforts but never relinquish their distinct accountabilities.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University’s endowment, worth $53.2 billion at the end of its 2024 fiscal year, for example, consists of roughly 14,600 distinct funds.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some might offer better support than others or have a more natural resting spot for thumbs, but to greater or lesser extents, a good mouse is sculpted to fit the arch of the typical human hand.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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