as in represented
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolized
Horses have always symbolized movement, independence and forward momentum — a stark contrast to the slower, more strategic energy of last year’s Snake.
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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Every year from approximately November 22 to December 21, the sun moves through the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius, symbolized by the Archer.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The Rebels pulled in two easy offensive rebounds on their second-to-last offensive possession that ended in a huge dunk from forward Tyrin Jones that symbolized the final hammer blow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
This seemingly small step towards peace on the Korean peninsula unified the Korean team and symbolized much more.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Either way, there’s less distance between the Ghoul and Cooper Howard than there was 16 episodes ago, as best symbolized by his choice not to execute Hank on the spot in the executive vault.
—Jack King, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Catholic Charities’ mission is symbolized in its logo, a lotus, which Worth said represents beauty growing in murky waters, comparing the flower to the work Catholic Charities does to assist people in need of housing.
—Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 4 Feb. 2026
Red gears symbolized the Russian Revolution of 1917.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
About Forbes Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Every year from approximately November 22 to December 21, the sun moves through the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius, symbolized by the Archer.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The Rebels pulled in two easy offensive rebounds on their second-to-last offensive possession that ended in a huge dunk from forward Tyrin Jones that symbolized the final hammer blow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
This seemingly small step towards peace on the Korean peninsula unified the Korean team and symbolized much more.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Either way, there’s less distance between the Ghoul and Cooper Howard than there was 16 episodes ago, as best symbolized by his choice not to execute Hank on the spot in the executive vault.
—Jack King, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Catholic Charities’ mission is symbolized in its logo, a lotus, which Worth said represents beauty growing in murky waters, comparing the flower to the work Catholic Charities does to assist people in need of housing.
—Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 4 Feb. 2026
Red gears symbolized the Russian Revolution of 1917.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
About Forbes Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolized
represented
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The faces of those women represented an unbroken chain of those who survived turbulent histories before me.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Symbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolized. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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