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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Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
But behind the arthritic movements was the same fierceness emblematic of Paquita.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Organizers of the successful November recall against Price often cited the policy as one of their chief concerns, calling it emblematic of an approach to crime that appeared too lenient.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
The wall is emblematic of the advanced engineering performed by the Inca 500 years ago, and similar, smaller angles can be found in walls and buildings throughout Cusco, officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emblematic
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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