symbolizing

present participle of symbolize

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Recent Examples of symbolizing The American dream of new car ownership, once a rite of passage symbolizing freedom, is now largely unaffordable for many. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence. Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Some supporters performed self-flagellation on the streets, while others waved Iranian as well as red and black flags symbolizing mourning and revenge. ABC News, 8 July 2026 One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Hidden within the sculpture is a cutout shaped like the African continent, symbolizing Parker’s connection to Black culture and history. J.m. Banks june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 The creature has become a metaphor in the AI world, symbolizing the uncertainty around how AI models work under the hood. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 The collection features shades of purple and lavender, symbolizing the signature twilight sky after the sun sets on those long summer days at the park and the fireworks begin, twinkling like pixie dust above the castle. Tiffany Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
Verb
  • No lawyers were listed in court documents as representing him, and the public defender for the area did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • Our expert panel consisted of roughly three dozen coaches, general managers, personnel directors, scouts and front office staffers across the country, representing every conference.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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