emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
Synonyms of emblematic
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the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Yet what unfolded is a tale that’s frustratingly emblematic.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025
The country's labor market is yet another area emblematic of that paradox.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
The contrast between the pace of artistic creation and the speed of government bureaucracy has become emblematic of what Brazil must overcome.
—Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emblematic
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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