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to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
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.
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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
The dual cauldron concept draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's famous geometric interlacings, symbolizing harmony between Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo while paying tribute to Italy's artistic heritage.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
For Lunar New Year, Meijuri offers this precious gold lucky horse charm, symbolizing strength and vitality, hanging from a red silk cord for good fortune.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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
The dual cauldron concept draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's famous geometric interlacings, symbolizing harmony between Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo while paying tribute to Italy's artistic heritage.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
For Lunar New Year, Meijuri offers this precious gold lucky horse charm, symbolizing strength and vitality, hanging from a red silk cord for good fortune.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
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However, engineering accounts for about 6% of bachelor's degrees awarded nationwide, representing a relatively small share of all college graduates, according to the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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For Jonathan Franks, a consultant who works on cases representing Americans held abroad, Jackson's influence and impact is without comparison.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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