But a top Federal administrative judge said that the actions would probably have a great symbolic effect.

Increased black representation in urban public education has had positive symbolic effects.

Has anyone at the State Department considered the symbolic effect of this decision?

The symbolic effect was the image of an industry and union on the same page, ready to tackle problems.

The report further states that the symbolic effects also have material and financial repercussions.

"What will be the symbolic effect of the first institution to have a non-Jesuit president?"

The rise in the minimum wage - which is needed - will have a symbolic effect on inflation.

In fact, even more important than the material size of such a contribution is its symbolic, moral and emotional effect.

The more interesting pieces have an unexpected symbolic effect and even beauty.

Returning major art objects to their native countries, if the legal case is strong enough, will have an important symbolic effect.