emblematizes

Definition of emblematizesnext
present tense third-person singular of emblematize
as in represents
to serve as a material counterpart of the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation

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  • The union represents approximately 30,000 employees who work as bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and more.
    Austin Turner, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Associated Administrators represents about 3,000 principals and assistant principals — all of whom have a teaching credential — in one unit and, in a separate unit, various middle managers who don’t have a teaching credential.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • The dance tradition symbolizes Cubans’ cultural heritage and commitment to community, even as the nation faces its worst economic crisis in decades.
    Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Known as the Greater Benefic, Jupiter symbolizes expansion, wisdom, opportunity and growth.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Emblematizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematizes. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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