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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
Madison was emblematic of Lamont’s appeal — and broader Democratic gains — in well-to-do suburbs that once skewed Republican.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
The apparent split between Rubio and Vance on the Iran war is emblematic of the divide starting to cleave within the Republican Party.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
But many dachshund owners were quick to claim the moment as emblematic of the breed’s determination, feist and love of burrowing.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
The apparent split between Rubio and Vance on the Iran war is emblematic of the divide starting to cleave within the Republican Party.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
But many dachshund owners were quick to claim the moment as emblematic of the breed’s determination, feist and love of burrowing.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
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Part of the pressure stems from the symbolic weight placed on wedding imagery.—
Sara Radin,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Israel Defense Forces continued its invasion of southern Lebanon, with a fierce battle raging in the highly symbolic town of Bint Jbeil.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Giants became the first National League team to seven losses, and although 10 games is not a representative sample, there’s never a good time in a season for a team’s most reliable veterans to play sloppily or make decisions on tilt.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the opposition has lacked an organization and representative leaders.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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