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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
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Recent Examples of emblematic
From pointed slingbacks to chandelier stilettos, each outing has showcased a different register of black heel — streamlined, ornate and now emblematic.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
On the bases The Padres’ baserunning has been emblematic of their overall play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
This year’s first recipient is Jennifer Lawrence, a choice Rebordinos calls emblematic of what the festival is trying to achieve.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Although Sacramento is fortunate with lovely weather throughout the year, there’s just something about cracking a crab leg or a crawfish that feels emblematic of summertime.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
On the bases The Padres’ baserunning has been emblematic of their overall play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
This year’s first recipient is Jennifer Lawrence, a choice Rebordinos calls emblematic of what the festival is trying to achieve.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Although Sacramento is fortunate with lovely weather throughout the year, there’s just something about cracking a crab leg or a crawfish that feels emblematic of summertime.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
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Contemporary fiction as it is practiced today in many mainstream forms is honed to that rapid symbolic interpretation.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even they’re relegated to little more than supporting players and symbolic representations of troubled youth straight out of a BBC kitchen-sink passion play.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Vancouver completely manhandled a similarly representative Flames lineup, ultimately winning 8-1.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The result was representative of how both sides of the ball performed, as the offenses were unstoppable from the second quarter on, and the defenses could not buy a stop.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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