Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
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Despite periodic closures for maintenance, the Reflecting Pool remains one of Washington’s most visited and photographed sites, symbolizing national reflection and serving as a backdrop for demonstrations, celebrations and public life on the Mall.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The very system that made this resurgence possible is now stalling — and must be jump-started to deliver on the promise of a strong, steady industry symbolized by Salles’ Oscar win.
—Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
Hanging mistletoe in your home is said to symbolize love and inspire holiday smooches.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
More than anything, Anthology is the story of a friendship — John, Paul, George, and Ringo are the most famous friendship in our culture, the foursome that symbolizes the highs and lows of being in a group.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The very system that made this resurgence possible is now stalling — and must be jump-started to deliver on the promise of a strong, steady industry symbolized by Salles’ Oscar win.
—Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
Hanging mistletoe in your home is said to symbolize love and inspire holiday smooches.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
More than anything, Anthology is the story of a friendship — John, Paul, George, and Ringo are the most famous friendship in our culture, the foursome that symbolizes the highs and lows of being in a group.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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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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