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
Turkey’s love affair with crypto was symbolized by Faruk Özer, who is now beginning a 11,196-year prison term for fraud.
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Steven Levy, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Microsoft Classical computers switch transistors either on or off to symbolize data as ones or zeroes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
Lincoln’s unexpected nomination only boosted the movement, since many Americans associated Lincoln with a youthful, working-class energy symbolized by the Wide Awakes themselves.
—Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
There’s no better way to rid ourselves of that notion than to go back into the Matrix and remember that AI is far more dangerous, right now, as a corporate weapon to be wielded against workers — a villain best symbolized by a humorless, middle-aged man in a business suit.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Native to Japan, the flower reached England in 1777, but wasn't introduced in the United States until World War I.
The flower symbolizes the purity of Christ and are common decorations in churches and homes around the Easter holiday.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2024
This image is commonly seen in depictions of Hanuman, who opens his heart to reveal images of Ram and Sita, symbolizing his dedication.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s a massive skull with a crown on his bicep and another down the way inspired by a Richard Gere remake of the Japanese movie Hachiko about a faithful dog that is meant to symbolize loyalty and devotion.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Six centuries later, the tone symbolized the Revolution.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Steven Levy, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Microsoft Classical computers switch transistors either on or off to symbolize data as ones or zeroes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
Lincoln’s unexpected nomination only boosted the movement, since many Americans associated Lincoln with a youthful, working-class energy symbolized by the Wide Awakes themselves.
—Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
There’s no better way to rid ourselves of that notion than to go back into the Matrix and remember that AI is far more dangerous, right now, as a corporate weapon to be wielded against workers — a villain best symbolized by a humorless, middle-aged man in a business suit.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Native to Japan, the flower reached England in 1777, but wasn't introduced in the United States until World War I.
The flower symbolizes the purity of Christ and are common decorations in churches and homes around the Easter holiday.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2024
This image is commonly seen in depictions of Hanuman, who opens his heart to reveal images of Ram and Sita, symbolizing his dedication.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s a massive skull with a crown on his bicep and another down the way inspired by a Richard Gere remake of the Japanese movie Hachiko about a faithful dog that is meant to symbolize loyalty and devotion.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Six centuries later, the tone symbolized the Revolution.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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
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