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

In film, this hairstyle has become emblematic, notably in Bend It Like Beckham, where Keira Knightley wears it with a short curtain crop. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026

Broader trend The 25th District Democratic primary campaign is emblematic of a political transformation taking place across the country. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

But for Schwarber, an 0-for-4 night was emblematic of his recent slump. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Was the discursive thread accidental, or emblematic of the two poles the AI industry is now bifurcated between? — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026