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also emblematical
as in symbolic
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else
the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Recent Examples of emblematic
The Broader Economic Context Bienvenue’s story is emblematic of a growing trend among young professionals abandoning rigid corporate structures in favor of entrepreneurial freedom.
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Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And the decision was emblematic of a trend that’s been accelerating over the last decade or so, according to data laid out in the study.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
The trip is emblematic of the Trump administration’s warm ties with Gulf governments; during his first presidential term, President Trump’s first overseas visit was to Saudi Arabia.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
His defeat in Carleton—a formerly safe Conservative seat—was emblematic of the broader national mood shift.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And the decision was emblematic of a trend that’s been accelerating over the last decade or so, according to data laid out in the study.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
The trip is emblematic of the Trump administration’s warm ties with Gulf governments; during his first presidential term, President Trump’s first overseas visit was to Saudi Arabia.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
His defeat in Carleton—a formerly safe Conservative seat—was emblematic of the broader national mood shift.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
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In other words, more than anything, the FDA’s new rules are largely symbolic.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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But for those who work in wine, the moment is symbolic.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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In this case, the study was limited to a single incel forum, which might not be broadly representative of similar discussions on other platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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While onshore producers of oil and gas have many similar operational and economic traits, such as the shrinking inventory of top tier wells, this decoupling is representative of a fundamentally different outlook for the future of each commodity.—
Bryce Erickson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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