While primarily symbolic, this statement paved the way for later NATO actions.

Ōta's philosophy was that poetry should be primarily symbolic, and spoke out strongly against the tendency to realism exhibited by modern Japanese poets.

There was a vogue for bidets in California some years ago but he thinks they are primarily symbolic as jacuzzis have become.

The deadlock, while primarily symbolic, has nonetheless complicated the negotiations under way on South Africa's future, as each side maneuvers to wring new concessions.

Recognition by the college would have led to administrative and possibly financial support for the group, but D-GALA said the request was "primarily symbolic."

Ms. Vessey's nearly wordless role is primarily symbolic.

As such, the position of mayor in Auburn is primarily symbolic.

Its significance is primarily symbolic, as governors in several states are proposing similar provisions.

The sculpture of the Ara Pacis is primarily symbolic rather than decorative, and its iconography has several levels of significance.

The second motive for replacing the original constitution was primarily symbolic.