symbol
/ˈsɪm.bəl/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract; a sign.
Key Academic Collocations
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symbolsymbolicsymbolicallysymbolizesymbolism
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
emblemtokenrepresentationinsigniametaphor
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Luxury sports cars and designer accessories have traditionally served as conspicuous status symbols among affluent urban consumers."
"The historical monument stands as an enduring symbol of national resilience following the devastation of wartime bombardment."
"The map legend details the cartographic symbols utilized to designate freshwater reservoirs, motorways, and wildlife reserves."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Status symbol' is a wonderful Band 8 collocation for essays analyzing consumerism and modern materialistic values.