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

At Jewelry Monograph, the immersive experience presents conceptual and emblematic pieces within an artistic exhibition. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Speake Marin Tourbillon Royal Blue The upper plate flange and some movement components are finished with a Royal Blue PVD treatment, Speake Marin’s emblematic color, inspired by Pantone 287 C. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Torosis touted the recent Santa Monica International Jazz Festival with Kamasi Washington as a smaller-scale event emblematic of what was possible. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Calder’s grouping of relational, shifting, and fluid biomorphs has become LACMA’s emblematic work. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 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