as in represented
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolized
The poignant meaning behind the collection is symbolized through the olive branch motif.
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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
The American Dream has long symbolized the promise of opportunity, prosperity, and upward mobility.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, cypress trees were associated with everlasting life, while fruits symbolized abundance and eternal life.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 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
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
The American Dream has long symbolized the promise of opportunity, prosperity, and upward mobility.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, cypress trees were associated with everlasting life, while fruits symbolized abundance and eternal life.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 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
Verb
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Correa, the architect of so many absurd Astros memories, represented it.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The school buses represented the children who arrive throughout the school year to have an opportunity to see live theater.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Symbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolized. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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