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The dove is symbolic of peace in many stories.
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standing for another meaning.
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Representing a deeper idea rather than being only literal.
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A symbolic object can stand for a larger idea.
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The red scarf became symbolic of courage throughout the novel.
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MeaningSymbolic means standing for another meaning.
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representativeClose in meaning when symbolic means standing for another meaning.
figurativeClose in meaning when symbolic means standing for another meaning.
emblematicClose in meaning when symbolic means standing for another meaning.
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