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to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizes
The web symbolizes entrapment, and connection.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Abstaining from meat, historically a food of celebration, symbolizes repentance and recalls Jesus's 40 days in the desert.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Fire Horse is the seventh of 12 Chinese zodiac signs and symbolizes a bold, energetic spirit.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
His seating position forms a triangle, which Berzock said symbolizes grandeur and status.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Pride flag symbolizes the dignity and respect for which members of LGBTQ+ community have so long fought and so rightfully deserve.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The red color symbolizes good luck and prosperity, according to Google Arts and Culture.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
This kind of intensity and swagger is fitting for a bird that symbolizes both danger and optimism, as well as survival.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Abstaining from meat, historically a food of celebration, symbolizes repentance and recalls Jesus's 40 days in the desert.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Fire Horse is the seventh of 12 Chinese zodiac signs and symbolizes a bold, energetic spirit.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
His seating position forms a triangle, which Berzock said symbolizes grandeur and status.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Pride flag symbolizes the dignity and respect for which members of LGBTQ+ community have so long fought and so rightfully deserve.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The red color symbolizes good luck and prosperity, according to Google Arts and Culture.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
This kind of intensity and swagger is fitting for a bird that symbolizes both danger and optimism, as well as survival.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizes
represents
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The Year of the Horse represents a period of intense energy, rapid change, and bold and independent movement.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Symbolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizes. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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