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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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That announcement, featuring Johnston wearing a shirt and tie, was seen by many as being emblematic of Hoonigan truly losing touch with its audience.
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Tim Stevens, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
That role is no coincidence, but rather is emblematic of an alarming, long-running trend: For decades, animal industries, including meat, dairy, and commercial fishing, have been working successfully to undermine democracy and government oversight in order to boost their bottom lines.
—Sunaura Taylor, Vox, 7 Aug. 2024
If Greta Thunberg was emblematic of an earlier stage of the global climate movement, Léna Lazare signals what comes next.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2024
The company’s struggle to grow its user base is emblematic of a broader trend in the U.S. online dating industry, which has yet to recover from a post-pandemic reckoning.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024
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Tim Stevens, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
That role is no coincidence, but rather is emblematic of an alarming, long-running trend: For decades, animal industries, including meat, dairy, and commercial fishing, have been working successfully to undermine democracy and government oversight in order to boost their bottom lines.
—Sunaura Taylor, Vox, 7 Aug. 2024
If Greta Thunberg was emblematic of an earlier stage of the global climate movement, Léna Lazare signals what comes next.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2024
The company’s struggle to grow its user base is emblematic of a broader trend in the U.S. online dating industry, which has yet to recover from a post-pandemic reckoning.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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