Synonyms of emblematic

emblematic

adjective

ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 

variants also emblematical

as in symbolic

having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else

the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbolic
• representative
• representational
• metaphoric
• figurative
• figural
• tropological
• allegorical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• actual
• literal
• nonsymbolic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emblematic

Dishes that are emblematic of Italian cuisine include pizza, various pasta dishes (such as lasagna and pasta alla carbonara), risotto, osso buco, and tiramisu. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

All three shows feature protagonists emblematic of downwardly mobile generational malaise, but any broader commentary takes a back seat to human relationships and, of course, jokes. — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Similarly, Michael Kors and Tory Burch based their collections around singular design objects, each emblematic of their sartorial philosophies. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The company’s addition of another high-capacity facility in Louisiana is emblematic of the new NSTP’s lofty goals, as well as its underlying purpose, says Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist who tracks launch and spaceport statistics. — Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026