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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
And emblematic of that power has always been Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, respectively).
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Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
My cats have Chinese names and European passports, which feels somewhat emblematic of my international journey over the last few years.
—Vanessa Wachtmeister, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Inside the quarterback room a couple hours after practice, the fifth-year senior is as emblematic of the all-in bet on 2025 as any human could be.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The last of these is particularly emblematic of Zebede’s approach.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
My cats have Chinese names and European passports, which feels somewhat emblematic of my international journey over the last few years.
—Vanessa Wachtmeister, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Inside the quarterback room a couple hours after practice, the fifth-year senior is as emblematic of the all-in bet on 2025 as any human could be.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The last of these is particularly emblematic of Zebede’s approach.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
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Then, as with West Germany’s previous World Cup triumph, there was a symbolic defeat.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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What To Know According to a representative survey of over 2,000 adults by the legal service provider LegalShield, 76 percent of Americans rely on BNPL services, and 49 percent have missed payments in the past.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Masterpieces from contemporary designers like Taffin, Jacqueline Rabun, Hemmerle and Bina Goenka will be show in New York, as well as representative pieces from heritage houses like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and David Webb.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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