as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolize
In a metaphorical sense, spring symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Perhaps because the decadent dish symbolized wealth and sophistication.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Blue represents the color of Lord Krishna’s skin while green symbolizes spring and rebirth.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
As the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle, the horse symbolizes independence, speed and intelligence.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Perhaps because the decadent dish symbolized wealth and sophistication.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Blue represents the color of Lord Krishna’s skin while green symbolizes spring and rebirth.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
As the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle, the horse symbolizes independence, speed and intelligence.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolize
represent
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His law firm represents energy clients.—
William P. Barr,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket represent a fundamentally problematic development that prioritizes profit over social responsibility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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