Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
Recent Examples on the Web
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding school bags symbolizing children killed at a school in Minab, before a soccer match between Iran and Nigeria, in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27, 2026.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Reflecting that shift, Equal Pay Day — which symbolizes how many more days into the year women have to work for their earnings to catch up with men — was Thursday, falling a day later than in 2025.
—Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for symbolize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding school bags symbolizing children killed at a school in Minab, before a soccer match between Iran and Nigeria, in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27, 2026.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Reflecting that shift, Equal Pay Day — which symbolizes how many more days into the year women have to work for their earnings to catch up with men — was Thursday, falling a day later than in 2025.
—Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for symbolize
Cite this Entry
“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
symbolize
verb
sym·bol·ize
ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 
symbolized; symbolizing
: to serve as a symbol of
symbolization
noun
ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
symbolize
transitive verb
sym·bol·ize
variants
also British symbolise
symbolized also British symbolised; symbolizing also British symbolising
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
