EMBLEMATIC Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

emblematic

adjective

ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik

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Definition of emblematic

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 Dale Jarrett’s name is plastered on every table throughout the restaurant in a cursive red script, modeled after his emblematic signature. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 The series films on location in emblematic sites in and around Paris, including the Tuileries Palace, the Château de Fontainebleau, Chateau de Chantilly and the Chateau de Compiègne. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 That 5-1 win was emblematic of everything that got Milwaukee to this point. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblematic

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Moncler was founded in 1952 in Monestier-de-Clermont, and the mountains are not only the brand’s physical birthplace, but are also symbolic of its goal to aim higher, Ruffini has often said.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
To celebrate its centennial this year, the symbolic starting point of Route 66 was extended north and east to Navy Pier.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbolic

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The pilot should highlight your company’s path to success, either by benefiting a representative target customer type or by showing that delivery can be perfected for efficiency or scale.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The broader testing program is intended to evaluate the vehicles and their operating approach under increasingly representative conditions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

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