as in representing
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
His visit included a stop at the Berlin Wall, symbolizing his stand against barriers that divide humanity.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Confidence emerged as a central theme, with red lipstick symbolizing power and self-assurance, and the tradition of affirming one another to reinforce resilience.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
With vocals and synths inspired by Celtic traditions and bagpipes, Griffin uses a sword, the Scottish Claymore, as a personal logo symbolizing resilience and the warrior spirit.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
For every placement made, Next Level plants five trees, symbolizing both a family’s new home and a commitment to future generations.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Game show hosts seem like the perfect capstone to such a season, on one hand presiding over silly contests for cash prizes and yet also symbolizing the best and most decent of what our media can be.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The seal, adopted in 1968, depicts a Confederate flag draped over a cannon in the upper left quadrant, symbolizing the county’s history.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Confidence emerged as a central theme, with red lipstick symbolizing power and self-assurance, and the tradition of affirming one another to reinforce resilience.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
With vocals and synths inspired by Celtic traditions and bagpipes, Griffin uses a sword, the Scottish Claymore, as a personal logo symbolizing resilience and the warrior spirit.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
For every placement made, Next Level plants five trees, symbolizing both a family’s new home and a commitment to future generations.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Game show hosts seem like the perfect capstone to such a season, on one hand presiding over silly contests for cash prizes and yet also symbolizing the best and most decent of what our media can be.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The seal, adopted in 1968, depicts a Confederate flag draped over a cannon in the upper left quadrant, symbolizing the county’s history.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
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Midway, his son, Alexander Stirling Calder, posed three reclining Art Deco figures in a fountain, representing the three main waterways of the city.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some lobbying groups representing tech and semiconductor interests have also criticized the effort, with the chipmakers’ representatives urging congressional leadership to block the measure’s passage into law.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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