emblematizes

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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Verb
  • For borrowers, this often represents an opportunity to negotiate a dramatically lower payoff amount.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Our relationship represents a certain amount of hope and risk.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
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  • The blue stopper symbolizes the sky and the shape of the bottle evokes the Taj Mahal, which Jahan commissioned to moth memorialize his wife (who died in childbirth) and serve as her final resting place.
    Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • Throughout the space, the aesthetic relies on natural elements, with plenty of wood and natural stone accents (the 40-ton metal tree statue just outside the hotel symbolizes the integration of nature and city life).
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Emblematizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematizes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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