as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Expand All The parties often took place in some of Miami’s most luxurious hotels: the Mandarin Oriental, with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay; the 1 Hotel, on the white sands of South Beach; and the fabled Fontainebleau, the iconic landmark hotel that symbolizes the timeless elegance of Old Miami.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
On the same flight that Katy Perry brought a daisy symbolizing love for her daughter, Aisha conducted three pivotal experiments.
—Jasmine Leflore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The ivory color of his suit symbolizes purity, elegance, and tranquility across various cultures.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The image symbolizes the end of the American campaign in the Pacific during World War II.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
On the same flight that Katy Perry brought a daisy symbolizing love for her daughter, Aisha conducted three pivotal experiments.
—Jasmine Leflore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The ivory color of his suit symbolizes purity, elegance, and tranquility across various cultures.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The image symbolizes the end of the American campaign in the Pacific during World War II.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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represent
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The drop represents the first month-to-month decline since October 2024.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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These planned hires represent the majority of the use of IRA funds.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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