symbolizes

present tense third-person singular of symbolize

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Recent Examples of symbolizes In the north, worship centers on the goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth and prosperity. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 That tradition dates back to 2016 and symbolizes the dark nights of November in Estonia. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 But for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, that building — the first LDS temple in this area — symbolizes faith, hope and peace in an increasingly busy and fragmented world. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 Many people in Homewood know the shop symbolizes hope and dedication from an owner who built it up for decades. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 When speaking to the crowd in front of the Haymarket Memorial, which symbolizes the global struggle for workers’ rights and the complex history of law enforcement and justice, Sosa pushed for unity among all food workers. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 The accessory is another staple for Camilla and a slew of other members of the royal family, since the organic gemstone symbolizes purity, status and dignity. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 That combination both literally and figuratively symbolizes how the program has risen. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizes
represents
Verb
  • The event, being held at the Salina Regional Airport, represents a last-minute push by the president to rally Republican voters in the Midwest.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Written over the course of five years, every tune represents a certain period of my life.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Symbolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizes. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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