as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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This order, along with his removal of the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, symbolizes Trump's move towards traditional fuel sources.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The color often symbolizes a bipartisan union in American politics.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
These moments will not only symbolize a new political era in the US, but a cultural one: one where people like Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White, Von, and the Paul brothers have the ear of the president.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: Garvey's exoneration symbolizes a broader recognition of how systemic forces have historically been used to suppress Black leaders and movements.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The color often symbolizes a bipartisan union in American politics.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
These moments will not only symbolize a new political era in the US, but a cultural one: one where people like Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White, Von, and the Paul brothers have the ear of the president.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: Garvey's exoneration symbolizes a broader recognition of how systemic forces have historically been used to suppress Black leaders and movements.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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