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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
Peters became a figure whose actions were not just unlawful but emblematic of broader threats to democratic norms.
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Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
And there is no setting more emblematic of freedom—and its discontents—than the campus, where tenure is supposed to protect the intellectual liberty of faculty and students living independently for the first time try on new ideas and identities.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Within intercollegiate athletics, Luck’s multitasking is both distinctive and emblematic.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For fans of true crime, Raftery has written a fascinating biography and origin story about one of pop culture’s most emblematic serial killers, and his lasting bite on society.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
And there is no setting more emblematic of freedom—and its discontents—than the campus, where tenure is supposed to protect the intellectual liberty of faculty and students living independently for the first time try on new ideas and identities.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Within intercollegiate athletics, Luck’s multitasking is both distinctive and emblematic.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For fans of true crime, Raftery has written a fascinating biography and origin story about one of pop culture’s most emblematic serial killers, and his lasting bite on society.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
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The joint march across the Tower Bridge in front of the state Capitol marked a symbolic moment of a unified effort to urge education reform not just in the capital city, but throughout the state.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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At the center of VNCCII’s mythology is the Tuning Fork, a symbolic tool that represents alignment with Source.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Klein has support from the Central Council of Jews in Germany, a representative body whose 100,000 members comprise about half of the total Jews living in Germany.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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When women participate in political life—as voters, candidates, and decision-makers—institutions become more representative and responsive.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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