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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
The most emblematic case connected to him is that of General Alberto Bachelet, father of former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, who died after being tortured by the dictatorship.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Steele’s particular courtship of Epstein was also emblematic of a specific social culture at the time, inseparable from the broader context of New York science publishing.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet the images and videos put a heightened focus on the house’s accessories, including sculptural S-heel mules evolving the emblematic F-heel of the archives; stiletto sandals incorporating the signature Vara shoe bow or new, crafty iterations of the Hug bag.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Triplett’s production on the boards is emblematic of his ability.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Steele’s particular courtship of Epstein was also emblematic of a specific social culture at the time, inseparable from the broader context of New York science publishing.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet the images and videos put a heightened focus on the house’s accessories, including sculptural S-heel mules evolving the emblematic F-heel of the archives; stiletto sandals incorporating the signature Vara shoe bow or new, crafty iterations of the Hug bag.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Triplett’s production on the boards is emblematic of his ability.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
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And perhaps the Nilgiri has something complimentary to say, too, by return of gaze about Bensley’s lovely interiors, which use warm colors and the symbolic palette of Tibetan Buddhism while retaining a quirkiness and insouciance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Washington stages high-volume skirmishes over symbolic and petty conflicts.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As scientists have come to realize, the samples aren’t wholly representative of the wildly diverse moon, Andrews-Hanna said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Colón was also an activist, serving as NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s representative advisor and liaison to the Latin Media Entertainment Commission.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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