Thesaurus results for SYMBOLIZE

symbolize

verb

ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz

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as in to represent

to serve as a material counterpart of the flag symbolizes our country

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Recent Examples of symbolize All these years later, the Mother Road continues to symbolize the wind-in-your-hair freedom of a cross-country road trip. —

Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026 The birds symbolize Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal’s eternal love. —

Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 In addition to participating in the university’s graduation ceremony, Andrea also took part in a nursing pinning ceremony, which symbolizes the transition from nursing student to healthcare professional. —

Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy. —

Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for symbolize

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represent

Verb

Big problems that don’t get fixed quickly enough or at all, and Pratt represents the angry voter who wants to know why City Hall can’t do better and where all the money went.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
However, his exit created a two-way contract spot that was filled by Mac McClung, who not-so-coincidentally was about to represent the 76ers in the All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026