Synonyms of symbolizes

symbolizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of symbolize

as in represents

to serve as a material counterpart of

the flag symbolizes our country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• represents
• personifies
• stands for
• embodies
• emblematizes
• epitomizes
• exemplifies
• incarnates
• manifests
• bodies
• illustrates
• personalizes
• objectifies
• materializes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symbolizes

According to the Navy, USS Georgia’s final return to Kings Bay symbolizes the beginning of the end for one of the Navy’s most versatile submarine classes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

In medieval literature the dragon’s refusal to share its wealth symbolizes chaos, greed, and the social harm caused when valuable resources are removed from circulation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Each feather symbolizes a battle, each crystal a tear turned into strength. — Sarah Moreno july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Despite growing tourism and a strong farming economy, Calabria symbolizes southern Italy's lack of development compared to the more wealthy and industrialized north. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

One Calabria hospital had lines several hours long Despite growing tourism and a strong farming economy, Calabria symbolizes southern Italy’s lack of development compared to the more wealthy and industrialized north. — Paolo Santalucia, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

In floriography, the Victorian language of flowers, Walshe notes that pale pink sweet peas represent pure happiness, while Daucus (Queen Anne’s Lace) symbolizes feminine grace, delicacy and sanctuary. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

At the funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, many mourners are waving a red and white flag which symbolizes martyrdom and revenge in the Shia Muslim tradition. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Never stick them upright in a bowl of rice, as this symbolizes an offering to the dead. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026