Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
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The kea parrot on the mission patch symbolizes his homeland of New Zealand.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Globally, Zegna has invited artists such as Graham Sutherland, Not Vital and Kiki Smith to create bespoke wool trophies, symbolizing the brand’s legacy in textile innovation.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The prison was both a historical set piece and a metaphor — symbolizing his emotional confinement.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Globally, Zegna has invited artists such as Graham Sutherland, Not Vital and Kiki Smith to create bespoke wool trophies, symbolizing the brand’s legacy in textile innovation.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The prison was both a historical set piece and a metaphor — symbolizing his emotional confinement.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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symbolize
verb
sym·bol·ize
ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 
symbolized; symbolizing
: to serve as a symbol of
symbolization
noun
ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
symbolize
transitive verb
sym·bol·ize
variants
also British symbolise
symbolized also British symbolised; symbolizing also British symbolising
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
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