Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
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Historically, the very first Juneteenth in 1866 was recognized with food, music, and the reading of spirituals — symbolizing both freedom and pride in Black progress.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
The Summer Solstice, which commences on June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EST, symbolizes the sun's and Mother Earth's mighty force.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 June 2025
What did the patterns symbolize and what variations of the craft existed in different regions?
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Following a Friday press conference, members of the community held a walk and presentation of red balloons at Little Big Horn College, symbolizing collective hope and continued efforts to bring Birdinground home, Yellowstone Public Radio Reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
The Summer Solstice, which commences on June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EST, symbolizes the sun's and Mother Earth's mighty force.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 June 2025
What did the patterns symbolize and what variations of the craft existed in different regions?
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Following a Friday press conference, members of the community held a walk and presentation of red balloons at Little Big Horn College, symbolizing collective hope and continued efforts to bring Birdinground home, Yellowstone Public Radio Reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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symbolize
verb
sym·bol·ize
ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 
symbolized; symbolizing
: to serve as a symbol of
symbolization
noun
ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
symbolize
transitive verb
sym·bol·ize
variants
also British symbolise
symbolized also British symbolised; symbolizing also British symbolising
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
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