Synonyms of symbolize

symbolize

verb

ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 

as in to represent

to serve as a material counterpart of

the flag symbolizes our country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• represent
• emblematize
• personify
• embody
• stand for
• epitomize
• body
• exemplify
• manifest
• incarnate
• personalize
• objectify
• illustrate
• materialize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symbolize

According to the Navy, USS Georgia’s final return to Kings Bay symbolizes the beginning of the end for one of the Navy’s most versatile submarine classes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

In medieval literature the dragon’s refusal to share its wealth symbolizes chaos, greed, and the social harm caused when valuable resources are removed from circulation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Clouds, which for the artist Biggers symbolize potential and mutability, formed the theme of the evening, hanging over dinner on the museum’s terrace in synthetic cotton and wire constructions from an event designer. — Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026