Definition of emblematic
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
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Examples of emblematic in a Sentence
the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
Recent Examples of emblematic from the Web
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The Seaport is emblematic of an economic boom that is largely passing people of color by.
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Delores Rodgers, a speaker at Thursday's board meeting, said not saving seats for neighborhood students at Ryan is emblematic of issues with Houston ISD's magnet and school choice system.
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The pairing of Davis and Mirotic is emblematic of the modern NBA: spacing the floor, playing with pace and attack.
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James Paxton's masterpiece against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night is emblematic of the current state of affairs in baseball: strikeouts, home runs, velocity and launch angle rule the game.
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At the same time, much of Comey’s mindset is emblematic of respectable opinion in the age of Trump.
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In many ways, Avicii’s rise was emblematic of the modern electronic artist model.
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New Canaan used to be emblematic of the GOP’s advantage in Fairfield County.
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Heaves from behind the arc, rushed offensive sets — that has become emblematic of this season, and desperation was the case again on Sunday.
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First Known Use of emblematic
1645
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EMBLEMATIC Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of emblematic for English Language Learners
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: representing something (such as an idea, state, or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself
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