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

The Cofán’s fate is emblematic of that of many of the Amazon’s Indigenous peoples. —Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

Her arrest triggered international condemnation from the United Nations, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and multiple governments, which described her detention as emblematic of the criminalization of dissent in Venezuela. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

Moura’s miss was emblematic of a broader pattern with the total shutout of non-English-language films across all categories. —Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026

The deal is also emblematic of a broader shift that defined the luxury market this year. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 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