as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolize
Joss placed a pair of moccasins between the couple, symbolizing their journey.
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Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
The Bosphorus Strait symbolizes Gökhan Erdem’s Turkish heritage.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2025
Origin: British Meaning: Flowing body of water Famous Namesakes: River Phoenix
Peak Popularity: 2022
Fun Fact: The name typically symbolizes growth and tranquility.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 July 2025
Colbert symbolized the leftward lurch of late-night television better than any other host, though others such as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel followed suit.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
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Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
The Bosphorus Strait symbolizes Gökhan Erdem’s Turkish heritage.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2025
Origin: British Meaning: Flowing body of water Famous Namesakes: River Phoenix
Peak Popularity: 2022
Fun Fact: The name typically symbolizes growth and tranquility.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 July 2025
Colbert symbolized the leftward lurch of late-night television better than any other host, though others such as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel followed suit.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolize
represent
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Kevin Keegan won the Ballon D’Or twice while representing German club Hamburger SV in 1978 and 1979.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Conversational interfaces represent the next evolution of vehicle control, allowing drivers to interact with advanced driver-assistance systems—without fiddling with buttons or touchscreens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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