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 future of Nick Robertson is emblematic of the decisions the next Leafs general manager will have to make. —Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Celebrities took the opportunity to honor the country’s most emblematic American designers. —Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026

Trader Joe’s is renowned for a shortlist of emblematic products. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

For the occasion, Colagreco is joined in the kitchen by Spanish chef Ferran Adrià, of El Bulli fame, who is applying his famously molecular approach to Mirazur's most iconic dishes, remixing the emblematic menu with a hit of nostalgia for loyal diners. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 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