Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s a massive skull with a crown on his bicep and another down the way inspired by a Richard Gere remake of the Japanese movie Hachiko about a faithful dog that is meant to symbolize loyalty and devotion.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Six centuries later, the tone symbolized the Revolution.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
As an ancient symbol of new life, eggs were thought to symbolize rebirth and therefore reflect the resurrection of Jesus.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
One of the main design principles of the home is the use of water to symbolize fluidity and freedom.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
According to Sarah Potter, a tarot reader and psychic medium, yellow symbolizes happiness and courage, and is known to bring a boost in optimism.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
However, Aries is symbolized by the ram for a reason.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
But these crimson flashers have inspired at least one riot, are a fascinating technological innovation, and, really, symbolize a rather beautiful altruistic method of human communication.
—Susan Howson, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
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Word History
1603, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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