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
The incident subjected museum leadership to intense scrutiny over the security lapse, which independent investigations have framed as symptomatic of broader systemic infrastructure failures.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
The agency’s statement didn’t mention Americans’ exposure to the virus or any symptomatic individuals.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Three of the Americans faced a high-risk contact or exposure, the sources said, and one was symptomatic.
—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
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
The agency’s statement didn’t mention Americans’ exposure to the virus or any symptomatic individuals.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Three of the Americans faced a high-risk contact or exposure, the sources said, and one was symptomatic.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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What the Ohio State study adds is a direct comparison with urban warming in the same experiment, and a demonstration that even at the low intensities characteristic of ordinary residential lighting, light pollution wins.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Living for today, everyone apparently agreed, was characteristic of a youth culture that was dropping out from a system and society responsible for cutting life short both at home and abroad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The hotel also offers ultra-luxe suites, each with a distinct design theme (like Riviera and Christian Dior), and a penthouse suite with a heated rooftop pool and 360-degree views of the city, from the hills to the sea stretching across the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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There are at least two distinct categories of retirees with dependent children.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The piña colada at the beachside bar and grill Coccoloba is a standout, but the real surprise lies in the creative drinks beyond the typical beachside cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The lightweight fabric and billowy, tiered silhouette of this dress keep it comfortable on summer days, and the square neckline gives you a little more coverage than a typical slip dress.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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