as in represented
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolized
About Forbes Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century.
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For designs, water and air motifs also fit this time, as Aquarius, although an air sign, is symbolized by waves.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The city symbolized the end of that regime, as it was sacked during a civil war in 1010, wiping it from the map.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
The extraordinary display of kinetic violence delivered a stunning reminder about the reach of the world’s most powerful military—and symbolized the start of a new chapter for the man who commands it.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
His more cautious approach was symbolized by how the budget was presented.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
His more cautious approach was symbolized by how the budget was presented.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Arnold Jerocki/Getty A public homage will take place at a nearby site for admirers of the woman whose image once symbolized France's postwar liberation and sensuality.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For designs, water and air motifs also fit this time, as Aquarius, although an air sign, is symbolized by waves.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The city symbolized the end of that regime, as it was sacked during a civil war in 1010, wiping it from the map.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
The extraordinary display of kinetic violence delivered a stunning reminder about the reach of the world’s most powerful military—and symbolized the start of a new chapter for the man who commands it.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
His more cautious approach was symbolized by how the budget was presented.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
His more cautious approach was symbolized by how the budget was presented.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Arnold Jerocki/Getty A public homage will take place at a nearby site for admirers of the woman whose image once symbolized France's postwar liberation and sensuality.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolized
represented
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Eric Reed, the sheriff's attorney who had also previously represented Henry Cuellar, called the charges against Martin Cuellar baseless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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For Prada, the show represented a sense of unease in uncertain times, bringing to life a collection that felt timely in its imperfections.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Symbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolized. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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