as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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About Forbes Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century.
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Commercial airplanes no longer symbolize anything except a desire to be anywhere else.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The myrtle continued a tradition within both Harriet's family and the royal family, symbolizing love, beauty and peace.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Commercial airplanes no longer symbolize anything except a desire to be anywhere else.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The myrtle continued a tradition within both Harriet's family and the royal family, symbolizing love, beauty and peace.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolize
represent
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One park that was highlighted for guests to visit during the holidays was Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, which is considered one of the most significant state parks representing Black history in California.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Lynn Biyendolo—The first Pepperdine Wave to represent Team USA on the international stage, Biyendolo was the 2011 West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and eventually became a three-time All-West Region and WCC First Team selection.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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