as in represents
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizes
The flag's black stripe symbolizes asexuality.
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Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
There are so many homages to Sơn Tùng M-TP’s country, including the jade water buffalo, Vietnam’s national animal, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In addition to participating in the university’s graduation ceremony, Andrea also took part in a nursing pinning ceremony, which symbolizes the transition from nursing student to healthcare professional.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Maroon January’s primary birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes loyalty and grounding energy.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The tall, enchanting gladiolus symbolizes integrity and persistence.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
To this end, the robot symbolizes changes in moon missions’ objectives from pure observation and sample collection to more of an on-site engineering project.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Observers say the former media mogul’s plight symbolizes a decline in freedoms Beijing promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
There are so many homages to Sơn Tùng M-TP’s country, including the jade water buffalo, Vietnam’s national animal, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In addition to participating in the university’s graduation ceremony, Andrea also took part in a nursing pinning ceremony, which symbolizes the transition from nursing student to healthcare professional.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Maroon January’s primary birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes loyalty and grounding energy.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The tall, enchanting gladiolus symbolizes integrity and persistence.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
To this end, the robot symbolizes changes in moon missions’ objectives from pure observation and sample collection to more of an on-site engineering project.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Observers say the former media mogul’s plight symbolizes a decline in freedoms Beijing promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizes
represents
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The food distribution center represents an investment of more than $300 million, a significant chunk of the $5 billion in capital spending Target plans to make this year.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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This time, however, the military action represents something new.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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“Symbolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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