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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emblematic
An extremely expensive members’ club in an affluent area of west London remains emblematic of how outsiders perceive British tennis, even more so than Wimbledon.
—
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Democrats see evidence of Trump’s creeping authoritarianism Democrats responded with fury to the treatment of Padilla, casting it as horrifying in itself — and as emblematic of the Trump administration’s broader approach.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 13 June 2025
The selection was emblematic of the six-song set, where a loose, reflective Vedder leaned heavily on covers.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 13 June 2025
The DuSable schools are emblematic of an unyielding predicament facing the district.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for emblematic
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Democrats see evidence of Trump’s creeping authoritarianism Democrats responded with fury to the treatment of Padilla, casting it as horrifying in itself — and as emblematic of the Trump administration’s broader approach.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 13 June 2025
The selection was emblematic of the six-song set, where a loose, reflective Vedder leaned heavily on covers.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 13 June 2025
The DuSable schools are emblematic of an unyielding predicament facing the district.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for emblematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
-
For the first time since the 1980s, the Islamic Republic faced a direct military assault from another regional power that targeted not only its military assets, but the symbolic and political heart of the regime itself.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
26 June 2025
-
Iran’s retaliatory strike was meant to be symbolic, while leaving an exit ramp open for all sides, the Times reported.—
Christina Wilkie,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Adjective
-
Lee’s assessment of this predicament is representative of the views of not only most Southeast Asian countries but also much of the world.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
-
But to say that Emma is representative of the ASD community is to misunderstand the nature of the spectrum.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share