In recent years such symbolic displays have become increasingly common at the Oscars.

On 25 May, Henry received the crown from York, in a clearly symbolic display of power.

It was the way rich Germans liked to live, a symbolic display that had practical uses in wartime.

The long strands of her pale hair swung free as she undulated her body in a symbolic display of utter feminine beauty.

In this case, the Spaniards were more likely to use symbolic and visual display than on other occasions.

These serve as billboards for symbolic displays.

Even symbolic displays of warmer ties between the two countries may be off limits.

(Ornamental fountains do use recycled water but are usually shut down in dry spells if only for a symbolic display of conservation.)

It's time for the patriotism of mutual aid, not just symbolic displays or self-congratulation.