emblematic

adjective

em·blem·at·ic | \ ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik

variants: or less commonly emblematical \ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-kəl

Definition of emblematic

: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative

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Synonyms & Antonyms for emblematic

Synonyms

representational, representative, symbolic (also symbolical)

Antonyms

nonsymbolic

Examples of emblematic in a Sentence

the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world

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The case of Lula, Brazil’s president from 2003 to 2010, is emblematic. — The Economist, "Brazil’s Lula and government by judges," 5 Apr. 2018 Fifty years ago, Van Cleef & Arpels introduced the Alhambra, a four-leaf clover lucky charm motif suggestive of Moorish tile work that soon became emblematic of the fabled jewelry house. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "In Marrakech, Van Cleef & Arpels Celebrate 50 Years of Its Iconic Alhambra Design," 25 May 2018 For many Russians and Europeans, the line became emblematic of American arrogance. — Keith Gessen, New York Times, "The Quiet Americans Behind the U.S.-Russia Imbroglio," 8 May 2018 And in some ways, the hall has become emblematic of two cultures finding common ground. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewpub, American Legion post finding they can help each other," 13 Apr. 2018 Hulings reflexively offered a response that’s become emblematic of his approach campaigning for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District: addressing policy questions by drawing on his time as a federal prosecutor. — Jasper Scherer, San Antonio Express-News, "Democrats seeking Texas’ most competitive congressional seat shape message around experience," 27 Feb. 2018 Masih Alinejad’s My Stealthy Freedom campaign is emblematic of this phenomenon. — Iman Hariri-kia, Teen Vogue, "How Social Media in Iran Is Used as a Tool for Protest," 11 July 2018 My theory was this: The tall burger was emblematic of the verticality of New York (and urban America), while the flat burger represented the horizontalness of Texas (and rural America). — Jim Shahin, charlotteobserver, "The best way to grill a burger keeps it off the grate," 6 July 2018 Though spurred by environmental concerns — rivers choked with toxic chemicals, local children with high levels of lead in their blood — Beijing’s move also seems emblematic of its increasing self-sufficiency and growing rejection of the West. — New York Times, "E-Waste Offers an Economic Opportunity as Well as Toxicity," 5 July 2018

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