This is a job that makes one a public symbol.
His early work made public symbols like the American flag strangely personal and private.
A statue is a public symbol of what is valued.
But the business of becoming a public symbol can be a risky one for people whose fame arises from tragedy.
They are public symbols in which cities take enormous pride.
When he escapes, he becomes a public symbol of a university in crisis.
The public symbol of matted hair is re-created each time an individual goes through these unique experiences.
However, a wedding ring is a public symbol of a legal relationship, and in many societies rings have that kind of function.
A public symbol of how he was crippled by the loss of those he loved best.
Unfortunately, my brother is the only public symbol we have.