SYMPTOMATIC Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

symptomatic

adjective

ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈma-tik

Definition of symptomatic

as in characteristic

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 Diagnosis is made by examining stool specimens, although patients may need to submit several samples collected on different days, as even symptomatic people may not shed enough of the parasite for it to be readily detected, per the above source. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 In certain people, physicians may recommend a breast MRI; for instance, for a symptomatic patient or an asymptomatic person with a high risk of developing breast cancer. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Officials note that this is the first symptomatic case in California this season. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 In another notable case, a Las Vegas nurse practitioner was charged in a $906 million Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme involving billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts — a crime symptomatic of a viral trend that authorities say has spread across the country. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for symptomatic

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Schwab's ambitions past trading are already on the record, delivered in Wurster's characteristic key of unhurried inevitability.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Notable among the findings is a road at least ¾ of a mile long with features, including a zigzagging route, characteristic of Inca construction.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristic

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Number 1, because each well requires up to 20 million gallons of fresh water to frac a typical horizontal well.

— Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The wardrobes, however spacious, were creaky; none of the typical five-star tech touches are present—no Nespresso machine, no Dyson hair dryer, no in-wall USB outlets, though there is a charging dock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of typical

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The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Xerjoff’s distinctive flacon is bathed in three dynamic colors that boldly represent Lamborghini’s super sports cars.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

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