as in representing
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
The bulbs change colors every four hours, symbolizing the transition from daytime to nighttime.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
And people received lucky red envelopes as part of a Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing good luck and joy.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Michelangelo’s response was to place the face of Biagio on Minos, the judge of the underworld, and give him donkey’s ears, symbolizing stupidity.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing a year of bold energy, rapid change, intense passion and a desire for freedom.
—Ashley Opina, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The suit was brought by the Gilbert Baker Foundation, whose namesake created the Rainbow Pride flag symbolizing LGBTQ equality in 1978, and a number of advocacy organizations, including Village Preservation and Equality New York.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Visitors were leaving potted plants and grocery-store flowers, many of them yellow, symbolizing hope for a safe return.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
When the No Kings protest came in June — organized by the national protest group 50501, symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states for one movement — Indivisible Northwest Valley was ready with seven sites that Peak said drew between 5,000 and 6,000 people.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The artist used a unique short video to tease the album on social media before its release, symbolizing Cole's status as a successful artist who still enjoys many of the same tasks and experiences as average Americans.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
And people received lucky red envelopes as part of a Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing good luck and joy.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Michelangelo’s response was to place the face of Biagio on Minos, the judge of the underworld, and give him donkey’s ears, symbolizing stupidity.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing a year of bold energy, rapid change, intense passion and a desire for freedom.
—Ashley Opina, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The suit was brought by the Gilbert Baker Foundation, whose namesake created the Rainbow Pride flag symbolizing LGBTQ equality in 1978, and a number of advocacy organizations, including Village Preservation and Equality New York.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Visitors were leaving potted plants and grocery-store flowers, many of them yellow, symbolizing hope for a safe return.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
When the No Kings protest came in June — organized by the national protest group 50501, symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states for one movement — Indivisible Northwest Valley was ready with seven sites that Peak said drew between 5,000 and 6,000 people.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The artist used a unique short video to tease the album on social media before its release, symbolizing Cole's status as a successful artist who still enjoys many of the same tasks and experiences as average Americans.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
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Attorneys representing the county and the deputies did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The courtroom erupted as the judge and lawyers tried to decide which charges Cox was self representing, and who needed to receive the motions.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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