The phrase "symbolic significance" refers to the importance or meaning that something represents beyond its literal or obvious interpretation. Full definition
The moon has a rich symbolic significance in yoga mythology. (yogajournal.com)
It's an effect that's both humorous and laden with symbolic significance. (screenpicks.com)
Every culture associates colors with different ideas and emotions, but the correlation is obvious, colors effect behavior, are used for symbolic significance and are utilized by everyone. (simplybabyfurniture.com)