symbolized

past tense of symbolize

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Recent Examples of symbolized And in the face of such adversity, the fanbase has opted for a measure of gallows humor – symbolized by hundreds of inflatable yellow bananas that punctuated the capacity crowd that was treated to an enthralling match against PSG. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The vacant warehouses that had once symbolized Wynwood’s decline started transfoming into art studios and galleries. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Commissioned by Napoleon Buonaparte in 1806 after his victory at Austerlitz, the French Arc’s construction symbolized his military dominance in early 19th Century Europe. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 The vigils symbolized the civil liberties that set Hong Kong apart from mainland China. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 The ring symbolized Rivera’s romance with her fiancé, Alfred Gonzalez. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Experts believe the statue may have symbolized masculinity, virility, strength, and courage. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 However, what separates Snapchat from its competitors, Sunday said, are its features that lead to compulsive use, like a daily streak symbolized with a flame. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The event on Thursday also symbolized the lengths Republicans took to unseat Cleaver, Kansas City’s first Black mayor and one of Missouri’s most experienced lawmakers. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolized
represented
Verb
  • The San Joaquin Valley district represented by Valadao, which already had a Democratic majority, added about 100,000 Fresno residents, turning it even bluer.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Haskell Free Library and Opera House opened in 1901 with the US-Canada border running right through the middle of the building, represented by a black line on the floor.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Symbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolized. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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