: representing something (such as an idea, state, or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself
an emblematic image
—usually + ofThe crown is emblematic of royalty.
The project's failure is now seen as emblematic of poor corporate judgment.
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/emblematic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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