symbolizing

present participle of symbolize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of symbolizing The monarch art will be displayed around a tree, symbolizing their migratory journey. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 There is a small water basin symbolizing the source of life, and a continuous path that echoes monastic walks of contemplation. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Li said that the crossing would become a new landmark symbolizing the two nations' traditional friendship. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Nubar is a Kurdish word symbolizing a fresh start and new beginnings, just like Mustafa's. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 From past to present On Friday, the event began with a procession symbolizing the ways the historic congregation has continued a multigenerational fight for education, faith and freedom. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 At the event, people handed out red flags, symbolizing their desire for bloody vengeance. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 The Windsors continued to create highly personal pieces symbolizing their enduring love. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 Lord Raghunath, a regional form of Rama, presides over the weeklong festival, which ends with a bonfire symbolizing the burning of Lanka by Rama’s aide Hanuman. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
Verb
  • Volunteers and lawyers representing each campaign look on in anticipation of potential litigation.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • An attorney representing Zanna did not respond to a request for comment.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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