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Symbolism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Symbolism : (noun)
1: a system of symbols and symbolic representations
2: the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning [syn:
symbolization, symbolisation]
3: an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to
express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic
use of images
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Symbolism : \Sym"bol*ism\, n.
1. The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized;
as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of
truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs,
and forms.
2. A system of symbols or representations.
3. (Chem.)
(a) The practice of using symbols, or the system of
notation developed thereby.
(b) A combining together of parts or ingredients. [Obs.]
4. (Theol.) The science of creeds; symbolics.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Symbolism |
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JesusKirkVinny: Californication.
Talk about a show “jumping the shark”.
That’s old Hank Moody, literally floating in a pool of poon! Symbolism truck b.. |
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TotoTweets: I dream of Oz! RT @HIDDENHAND: The #Wizard of #OZ - The #Symbolism #Hidden Within http://tinyurl.com/y8ufntw #subli... http://ow.ly/16cZ4n |
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InspiringPixel: @designinformer Haha! :) Happens all the time. Too much of Symbolism in this logo for me to give away. Will wait for more feedback I guess. |
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