as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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In fact, according to the real meaning behind Easter colors, the color white symbolizes purity, grace, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the culmination of the Easter season.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
This symbolizes the Buddha’s appeal to the earth to be a witness of his enlightenment and of his defeat of the demon Mara.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
In Jewish tradition, the Talmud makes numerous references to pickled vegetables, particularly turnips, which symbolize abundance and endurance.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Before construction wrapped up on the tower in 2018, Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, fully leased its office portion, in a long term deal that expires in 2031 and at the time symbolized the peak of Big Tech’s long-term bet on San Francisco as a hub for growth and talent.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
This symbolizes the Buddha’s appeal to the earth to be a witness of his enlightenment and of his defeat of the demon Mara.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
In Jewish tradition, the Talmud makes numerous references to pickled vegetables, particularly turnips, which symbolize abundance and endurance.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Before construction wrapped up on the tower in 2018, Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, fully leased its office portion, in a long term deal that expires in 2031 and at the time symbolized the peak of Big Tech’s long-term bet on San Francisco as a hub for growth and talent.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolize
represent
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It was sent by a Southern California attorney who has represented Citizens for Positive Growth & Preservation in legal disputes with Sacramento for over a decade.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Headlined by Kon Knueppel, who’s a candidate to be the Hornets’ first rookie of the year since Ball picked up the honor in 2020-21, the additions of Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley easily represent the team’s best collective class in a very long time.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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