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

DeLaSalle coach Todd Anderson said the final few seconds were emblematic of the game. —Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026

He was acquired for 2025 to lead the slugging onslaught but became emblematic of all the Rangers issues. —Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026

Several other maturing brands, which are emblematic of China’s homegrown roster, will host runways throughout the week. —Yiling Pan, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026

This dominance is especially emblematic in Latin America, where K-pop artists maintain a feverish fandom. —Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 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