EMBLEMATICALLY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

emblematic

adjective

ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik

variants also emblematical

as in symbolic

having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world

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Recent Examples of emblematic Experts in mental health told ProPublica that the incident is emblematic of practices flagged by the Justice Department more than three years ago. —

Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026 The mine is emblematic of our untapped potential. —

Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 But this is emblematic of his problems. —

ABC News, 31 May 2026 The cherry pieces are emblematic of this shift. —

Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblematic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic

Adjective

But for the food historian, this is a marvelous insight into the symbolic role this particular item took on as the Renaissance gave way to the Reformation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Obviously, calls from Democratic politicians for Boutros’ resignation are merely symbolic.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026