emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
Examples of emblematic in a Sentence
the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Designed under then creative director Jonathan Anderson, the Puzzle bag became emblematic of his vision for Loewe: deeply artisanal, rooted in Spanish heritage, but filtered through a thoroughly modern—and often irreverent—lens.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Coming out at a time when every even halfway recognizable piece of intellectual property was trying to be spun into a franchise, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is emblematic of all the downsides to that approach.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Gas-guzzling pickup trucks are emblematic of red states; overpriced EVs are icons of blue states.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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