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 painting on the back of the skirt was inspired by Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, as well as doves, which also symbolize peace.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
But, in the meantime, Metanchuk was enthusiastic about what the conservation effort symbolizes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
But there was a special pathos about the tributes published around the world after his death, which seemed to symbolize the tragic condition of democracy itself.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The first seven minutes are a beatless drift of gas-canister hiss, intended to symbolize the sound of a baby emerging into the world.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
But, in the meantime, Metanchuk was enthusiastic about what the conservation effort symbolizes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
But there was a special pathos about the tributes published around the world after his death, which seemed to symbolize the tragic condition of democracy itself.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The first seven minutes are a beatless drift of gas-canister hiss, intended to symbolize the sound of a baby emerging into the world.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for symbolize
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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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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