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WordBand 7.5–8Toofey picks
symbolism
/ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
The use of objects or images to stand for ideas.
- “The symbolism of the white dove is understood in many cultures.”Toofey
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Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))