emblematized

past tense of emblematize
as in represented
to serve as a material counterpart of the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation

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  • In the face of that, Keaton’s off- and sometimes on-duty style represented limitless possibilities, and a previously incomprehensible kind of freedom.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The Wolverines lost some talented players from that unit, but this represented the first real test for USC’s offensive line this season.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • James Bond is a global icon defined by his license to kill—symbolized through the gun and, by extension, the gun barrel imagery that has become synonymous with the franchise.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Emblematized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematized. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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