as in representing
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The 2026 Met Gala spotlighted this rise, with Ashi Studio’s sculptural couture worn by high-profile guests, symbolizing the Kingdom’s growing creative influence.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The Cuban native brought with her a large, military style safety pin, as well as a round larimar, a Dominican blue stone symbolizing peace and calm.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Additionally, the King unveiled two commemorative stones symbolizing a new partnership between Shenandoah National Park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
In its place was the flag of Pakistan, a green banner with a crescent and star symbolizing its founding as a Muslim homeland.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The 2026 Met Gala spotlighted this rise, with Ashi Studio’s sculptural couture worn by high-profile guests, symbolizing the Kingdom’s growing creative influence.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The Cuban native brought with her a large, military style safety pin, as well as a round larimar, a Dominican blue stone symbolizing peace and calm.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Additionally, the King unveiled two commemorative stones symbolizing a new partnership between Shenandoah National Park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
In its place was the flag of Pakistan, a green banner with a crescent and star symbolizing its founding as a Muslim homeland.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
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Molitor, Morris and Mauer, representing the Twins, will be honored in the order of their elections to the hall, followed by Stone.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Attorneys representing the class, Deborah Dixon and Charlotte Barone, did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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