as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of the flag symbolizes our country

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Recent Examples of symbolize Xi was also launching the Special Economic Zones—areas designed to attract foreign businesses—that would symbolize China’s new relationship with the outside world. Joseph Torigian, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025 Set in a heavily patriarchal society, the female characters symbolize various facets of femininity, identity, and societal roles. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 That piece, Parker said, is meant to symbolize the constraints imposed on Black men. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025 Historically, the very first Juneteenth in 1866 was recognized with food, music, and the reading of spirituals — symbolizing both freedom and pride in Black progress. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for symbolize
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  • The factory’s location in the Dong Nai province was chosen strategically for its proximity to apparel and textile production — as well as waste streams — with Vietnam representing the world’s third-largest textile exporter.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Studio Azuki itself represents a joint venture between NFT brand Azuki, Japanese companies Comisma Inc. and Xenotoon Inc.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025

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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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