emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 

variants or less commonly emblematical

ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-kəl 

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

emblematically

ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of emblematic

• symbolic
• representative

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 on the Web

Is there anything more hopeful or emblematic of change than a garden in its first scraggly youth? —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026

The allegations this week, however, suggest that the future of the emblematic prison remains uncertain and raise fresh questions about the true scope of the reforms being promoted by the interim government. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026

The Descendants of Monticello is emblematic of this Semiquincentennial—a nation commemorating an unfinished project of democracy. —Time, 2 June 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin emblēmaticus, from emblēmat-, emblēma emblem entry 1 + -icus -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emblematic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Kids Definition

emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik 

variants also emblematical

-ˈmat-i-kəl 

: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic