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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
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.
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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
Meanwhile, an insurgency in the central Oromia region is emblematic of the febrile security situation in part of the country that could undermine Safaricom’s push to extend the network of masts needed to broaden coverage.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Outside, visitors wander the gardens that have been shaped to mirror the Tuscan landscape that inspired da Vinci, complete with the tall, thin cypress trees so emblematic of the region.
—Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
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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
Meanwhile, an insurgency in the central Oromia region is emblematic of the febrile security situation in part of the country that could undermine Safaricom’s push to extend the network of masts needed to broaden coverage.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Outside, visitors wander the gardens that have been shaped to mirror the Tuscan landscape that inspired da Vinci, complete with the tall, thin cypress trees so emblematic of the region.
—Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
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The symbolic weight of the Golden Lion matters, not just to the artists but to the entire field.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The ruling landed as a symbolic rebuke of Musk’s sway over Tesla, and a warning about the excesses of Silicon Valley’s cult-of-founder ethos.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The two issues, which are aimed at representative and direct democracy, set up what could be the most consequential special session in recent history, potentially altering the trajectory of Missouri for years.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The studies included both nationally representative samples and more demographically homogenous groups, such as college students from an elite university.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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