as in represents
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizes
In addition to green representing nationalism and pride in Ireland, the color symbolizes protection.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Parkes symbolizes this through occasional split-screen shots of skylines slightly misaligned in color and angle; the film has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, and all the forceful momentum too.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The door of the Legacy Tower symbolizes perseverance, Smith says.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The book features the names of all the authors, numbering near 10,000, followed by a series of empty pages, which protest organizer Ed Newton-Rex told Deadline symbolizes the future for novel writing if large-language artificial intelligence models continue to scrape their work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
In a metaphorical sense, spring symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Blue represents the color of Lord Krishna’s skin while green symbolizes spring and rebirth.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
As the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle, the horse symbolizes independence, speed and intelligence.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The yellow flower symbolizes the patron saint of Wales, who is celebrated annually on March 1.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Parkes symbolizes this through occasional split-screen shots of skylines slightly misaligned in color and angle; the film has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, and all the forceful momentum too.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The door of the Legacy Tower symbolizes perseverance, Smith says.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The book features the names of all the authors, numbering near 10,000, followed by a series of empty pages, which protest organizer Ed Newton-Rex told Deadline symbolizes the future for novel writing if large-language artificial intelligence models continue to scrape their work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
In a metaphorical sense, spring symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Blue represents the color of Lord Krishna’s skin while green symbolizes spring and rebirth.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
As the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle, the horse symbolizes independence, speed and intelligence.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The yellow flower symbolizes the patron saint of Wales, who is celebrated annually on March 1.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizes
represents
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Tournament bracket released Sunday afternoon represents the final chance to see many of the top players in action for March Madness ahead of this summer’s draft.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Symbolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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