emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
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the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Emily Steel, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
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Emily Steel, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The plays were emblematic of how the Lakers performed in Doncic’s debut, dominating the Jazz, 132-113, for their sixth consecutive victory, tied for their longest win streak of the season.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Really, City collapsing at the finish on Tuesday was emblematic of the problems that landed them in the play-off round, via finishing just 22nd in the 36-team league phase, in the first place.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Rocket’s hopes were emblematic of those of many advertisers seeking to court consumers from all walks of life in an era when the rise of social- and digital media has pushed the average person to become more tribal.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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