diff --git a/packages/core/src/utils/index.ts b/packages/core/src/utils/index.ts
index 405aa24a..3ee46173 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/utils/index.ts
+++ b/packages/core/src/utils/index.ts
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ export const getBoundsOfRects = (rect1: Rect, rect2: Rect): Rect =>
 /* eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any */
 export const isNumeric = (n: any): n is number => !isNaN(n) && isFinite(n);
 
-export const internalsSymbol = Symbol('internals');
+export const internalsSymbol = Symbol.for('internals');
 
 // used for a11y key board controls for nodes and edges
 export const elementSelectionKeys = ['Enter', ' ', 'Escape'];