EMBLEMATIC Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of emblematic And what surprises many people outside Finland is that mild alcohol is actually a very common and almost emblematic part of the sauna experience. —

Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The signings were emblematic of a particularly strong year for the broader business community. —

Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026 Day positioned the four cover stars as emblematic of the franchise’s evolving lens on beauty and influence. —

Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 The winner was emblematic of both Brighton and Liverpool’s season. —

Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblematic

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Adjective

The summit did not happen, with Aoun saying a security deal needed to be in place and Israeli attacks needed to end before such a landmark symbolic meeting.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Advocates and some council members have expressed concerns that the new rules may be symbolic and unenforceable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026