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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The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Herzog’s announcement places Trump among a select group of global figures recognized by Israel and symbolizes the end of the two-year war in Gaza.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
In some instances, demonstrators have displayed provocative props such as a guillotine to symbolize opposition to federal actions.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
People light candles, lamps and firecrackers to symbolize good triumphing over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Herzog’s announcement places Trump among a select group of global figures recognized by Israel and symbolizes the end of the two-year war in Gaza.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
In some instances, demonstrators have displayed provocative props such as a guillotine to symbolize opposition to federal actions.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
People light candles, lamps and firecrackers to symbolize good triumphing over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbolize
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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