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Symbolic

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adjective satellite

• expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

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adjective satellite

• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

• being or serving as an illustration of a type

90%10 Alluding to something improper or indecent
adjective satellite

• tending to suggest or imply

• (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly

• tending to suggest something improper or indecent

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The Guardian Quick25 Jun 2002 Across 1
New York Times08 Feb 1977 Down 11
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