Thesaurus: symbolism

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1. n. 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. n. A system of symbols or representations.
3. n. The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
4. n. A combining together of parts or ingredients.
5. n. The science of creeds; symbolics.
6. n. a system of symbols and symbolic representations
7. n. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
8. n. an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
9. 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.
10. n:100 n. a system of symbols and symbolic representations n. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning n. an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images