emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
Examples of emblematic in a Sentence
the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Surgical masks, which were so important during and after the pandemic, are emblematic of the fragile international supply chain of medical devices that our hospitals depend upon.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
But maybe that’s just emblematic of (gestures vaguely at everything).
—Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The farmers’ struggle was emblematic of broader challenges in managing invasive or overabundant species, particularly in agricultural settings.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for emblematic
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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