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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
After several visits to a neurologist and a series of cognitive tests, he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and later, after more testing, early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
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Louise Jacobsen Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Those people can’t infect others, but one in 10 cases can turn active, where the carrier becomes both symptomatic and can spread the disease.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The track, a pure uptempo pop tune more symptomatic of the '80s dance craze, is now a karaoke staple, playing in grocery store aisles and at Bat Mitzvahs, a commercial winfall and a critical shortcoming for a band more focused on the post-punk scene.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
There are symptomatic fixes, sure—limiting caffeine and alcohol, the use of masking sounds—but there is no cure.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Louise Jacobsen Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Those people can’t infect others, but one in 10 cases can turn active, where the carrier becomes both symptomatic and can spread the disease.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The track, a pure uptempo pop tune more symptomatic of the '80s dance craze, is now a karaoke staple, playing in grocery store aisles and at Bat Mitzvahs, a commercial winfall and a critical shortcoming for a band more focused on the post-punk scene.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
There are symptomatic fixes, sure—limiting caffeine and alcohol, the use of masking sounds—but there is no cure.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
Adjective
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One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
21 July 2025
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As is characteristic of SummerFest, there will be some unexpected collaborations and surprises, including a dance-and-violin performance and a concert featuring an onstage chef.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Quantum Computing’s Emerging Capabilities and Threats Quantum computing works by harnessing the distinctive properties of atoms and subatomic particles.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Tyr was a god of war, similar—though distinct—to Mars in Roman mythology.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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What has remained distinct is where D.O.s work: disproportionately in rural areas, and in primary care practices.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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On a recent Friday morning, a group of half a dozen neighbors and business owners in Fountain Square gathered near Leonard Street, looking prepared for a typical neighborhood cleanup.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Table 1 below shows the typical rally legs within a bull market are around 11% with the average a bit higher at 14%.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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