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
Bosa is one of several players who said Campbell’s abrupt exit wasn’t symptomatic of a rotten locker room.
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Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
In 2020, more than 200 million people in the same age group suffered at least one painful symptomatic episode, data shows.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Some Democrats have grown sick of their party's pearl-clutching in the wake of the election, seeing it as symptomatic of a broader failure to fight Trump's fire with fire.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
But, if detected early, supportive care with rehydration and symptomatic treatment improves survival, according to the Africa CDC.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
In 2020, more than 200 million people in the same age group suffered at least one painful symptomatic episode, data shows.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Some Democrats have grown sick of their party's pearl-clutching in the wake of the election, seeing it as symptomatic of a broader failure to fight Trump's fire with fire.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
But, if detected early, supportive care with rehydration and symptomatic treatment improves survival, according to the Africa CDC.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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Jefferson’s thinking and behavior is characteristic of U.S. slaveholders prior to the Civil War.—
Monti Datta,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2025
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Featuring a swirl of pastels, the piece was characteristic of the artist, who is known for colorful, frenetic works that appear abstract but reveal distinct and often explicit figures, when observed closely.—
Maggie Lange,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The region's diverse geology and dry climate contribute significantly to its wines’ distinctive characteristics.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tuxedo cats, like Milo, are not a specific breed but rather felines with a distinctive black-and-white coat pattern resembling formal wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Very bold colors—a long, bright orange hallway—and wacky costumes like Harvey’s floral suits, to give the film a strident, distinct look and feel.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The movements Obama and Trump inspired were quite distinct.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The remotes support three speed levels: Cine for slower shots, Normal for typical use, and Sport for high-speed performance.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
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But, according to Justin Mankin, a climate scientist at Dartmouth College, rising global temperatures are now detectable in various extreme weather events and many more typical weather patterns.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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