symbolized

past tense of symbolize

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Recent Examples of symbolized Tara Findley, a public relations major from Lubbock, told the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the clothing symbolized what demonstrators see as the death of academic freedom at Texas Tech. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 For decades, Anne Frank's story has symbolized resilience in the midst of terror. Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 For more than a century, a new car symbolized opportunity—the freedom to chase a better job, build a family, discover America or simply drive toward an unknown horizon. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Each base represented one of the ballpark’s first three All-Star Games, and home plate symbolized the 2027 All-Star Game. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 Since Leos are symbolized by the lion, feline energy runs strong among us. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026 The look symbolized her character, trapeze artist Anna Wheeler, who flew through the air, similar to a monarch. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 The flag’s initial design featured zigzag stripes in blue, yellow, white, red, and green on a black background; the zigzags symbolized the barriers around which people with disabilities need to maneuver. Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026 The meeting symbolized a small crack in Afghanistan's diplomatic isolation. ABC News, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolized
represented
Verb
  • There are six centuries of architectural styles represented in the buildings here, with Renaissance and Baroque among the most notable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The district has swung even further to the right since Perriello briefly represented the region following President Barack Obama’s 2008 election.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Symbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolized. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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