as in represented
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolized
James Bond is a global icon defined by his license to kill—symbolized through the gun and, by extension, the gun barrel imagery that has become synonymous with the franchise.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The poignant meaning behind the collection is symbolized through the olive branch motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
For many, the image of the falling man, one of those who jumped to their death rather than perish in the flames of the Trade Center, symbolized the horror of that day.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
It’s symbolized in the opening scene of the film, where everybody is watching smartphones and when the mother is carrying the baby who’s crying, people around her are not interested in supporting that sort of parenthood.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2011, Smith partnered with the American Cancer Society to launch a signature lollipop collection of pendant necklaces, which symbolized her cancer journey.
—Vandana Pawa, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
For LaFave and his team, the event symbolized a shift from construction and planning to building lasting relationships.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Across cultures—African, Caribbean, Rastafarian—locs have symbolized more than just hair.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The poignant meaning behind the collection is symbolized through the olive branch motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
For many, the image of the falling man, one of those who jumped to their death rather than perish in the flames of the Trade Center, symbolized the horror of that day.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
It’s symbolized in the opening scene of the film, where everybody is watching smartphones and when the mother is carrying the baby who’s crying, people around her are not interested in supporting that sort of parenthood.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2011, Smith partnered with the American Cancer Society to launch a signature lollipop collection of pendant necklaces, which symbolized her cancer journey.
—Vandana Pawa, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
For LaFave and his team, the event symbolized a shift from construction and planning to building lasting relationships.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Across cultures—African, Caribbean, Rastafarian—locs have symbolized more than just hair.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolized
represented
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In the face of that, Keaton’s off- and sometimes on-duty style represented limitless possibilities, and a previously incomprehensible kind of freedom.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines lost some talented players from that unit, but this represented the first real test for USC’s offensive line this season.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Symbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolized. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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