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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
His role in the development of animation and visual style of emblematic titles of the time has been widely recognized, according to the festival.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Tolentino’s treatment of sabotage is emblematic of the discussion’s overall irresponsibility.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The emblematic events of the 1960s—demands to end the Vietnam War, equally vociferous demands for racial equity, a growing embrace among the young of their power as agents of change—often originated or found dramatic (even traumatic) expression on campus.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The trash fee is emblematic of the frustrations our community experiences with local government.
—Nicole Crosby, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Ed Meza, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Tolentino’s treatment of sabotage is emblematic of the discussion’s overall irresponsibility.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The emblematic events of the 1960s—demands to end the Vietnam War, equally vociferous demands for racial equity, a growing embrace among the young of their power as agents of change—often originated or found dramatic (even traumatic) expression on campus.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The trash fee is emblematic of the frustrations our community experiences with local government.
—Nicole Crosby, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
Adjective
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Schools now feverishly compete to prepare graduates with simplistic educational remedies driven by competitive branding agendas, providing symbolic curriculum overhauls as recruiting and job-placement signals, regardless of whether such courses share a coherent body of core knowledge.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This growing reliance on such frameworks underscores the industry’s shift from symbolic commitments toward practical implementation of due diligence and credible sustainability practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to the company, the representative underwater mission offered a more realistic measure of usable range than a simple straight-line transit figure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Popular dishes on the dinner menu include fresh pastas, chaya raviolis, the rib eye aguachile, and the torta ahogada, while the lunch menu offers all of the most representative dishes of Yucatecan cuisine.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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