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Symbolic Having or using symbols to represent something else. ■ "The wedding cake was symbolic of the bride and groom's love for each other, but in reality it just tasted like stale bread."
emblem A decorative or symbolic design, often representing a company, organization, or cause. ■ "The emblem of the Red Cross represents hope and compassion."
Metaphorically In a way that is figurative or symbolic, rather than literal. ■ "The world is a stage" is a famous metaphor used by Shakespeare to describe the way people act in life.
Algebra A branch of mathematics that deals with symbols, equations, expressions and operations involving these, and is concerned especially with determining the values of symbolic expressions. ■ "I never thought I'd need algebra to find my way home, but now I can solve the equation for the shortest route!
castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort. ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress. ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home. ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship. ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress. ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."
hind A member of a Hindu caste of workers who are often associated with the production of leather or wool. Hindus also believe that the hind is a symbolic representation of their god Vishnu. ■ When asked what he thought of hinds, the man replied, "Well, I'm not particularly fond of them, but I guess they do make some pretty good leather shoes."
pledging To make a public commitment or promise, often accompanied by some form of symbolic gesture. ■ "I'm pledging to never eat another fast food burger again," said the overweight man as he held up a picture of a fat cat wearing a "No More Fast Food" hat.
Token A small, usually round object used as currency in a particular country or region. ■ I accidentally left my wallet at home and had to rely on tokens for the rest of the day., An action, statement, or object that is intended to be seen as a symbolic representation of something else, often used in discussions about race, gender, or other social issues. ■ "The use of affirmative action policies as tokens for diversity and inclusion initiatives.", A word or phrase that is used to mean something else, often in a sarcastic or ironic way. ■ "I'm just going to use this token as a coaster for my drink."