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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
Although Sacramento is fortunate with lovely weather throughout the year, there’s just something about cracking a crab leg or a crawfish that feels emblematic of summertime.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Swimmers will also pass beneath several of Chicago’s emblematic bridges.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
When my opponents do something wrong, that’s emblematic, Dougherty said, but when my allies do something wrong, that’s exceptional.
—David French, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
The rise after Patel’s remarks is emblematic of the mania gripping markets this year.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Swimmers will also pass beneath several of Chicago’s emblematic bridges.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
When my opponents do something wrong, that’s emblematic, Dougherty said, but when my allies do something wrong, that’s exceptional.
—David French, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
The rise after Patel’s remarks is emblematic of the mania gripping markets this year.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
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After all, exits and grand finales are part and parcel with any theater and therefore any showgirl's life, and could be purely symbolic in nature.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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No visual or symbolic vocabulary ever develops.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kehoe’s signature, which was widely expected, will come more than two weeks after Republican lawmakers approved the map during a pivotal special legislative session aimed at representative and direct democracy in Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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While this was somewhat representative of the obstacles and equipment in real factories, there are lots of possible workpieces with more organic shapes.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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