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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
Both David and Darius — two Black men in a battleground state — are emblematic of a voter base that Democrats and Republicans see as integral to success.
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Marquise Francis, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
His work as a consultant for USAID followed a venerable tradition of US overseas public service that is also emblematic of the U.S. Peace Corps and numerous American nonprofit organizations as well.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The incident was emblematic of Johnson’s struggle working closely with Trump and at the same time campaigning for his House colleagues, especially those locked in tough reelection battles that are crucial to Republicans holding a narrow majority.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s emblematic of Fantastic Fest’s efforts to push boundaries while becoming more diverse.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Marquise Francis, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
His work as a consultant for USAID followed a venerable tradition of US overseas public service that is also emblematic of the U.S. Peace Corps and numerous American nonprofit organizations as well.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The incident was emblematic of Johnson’s struggle working closely with Trump and at the same time campaigning for his House colleagues, especially those locked in tough reelection battles that are crucial to Republicans holding a narrow majority.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s emblematic of Fantastic Fest’s efforts to push boundaries while becoming more diverse.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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