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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
This doctor’s response is emblematic of problems in eating disorder treatment more generally in the U.S. Though tools to assess patients for eating disorders are available, most physicians and even psychiatrists receive little, if any, training in their use.
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Rebecca Lester, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
The talks in the coastal city of Jeddah are emblematic of the rebranding effort choreographed by powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
That mentality is emblematic of what the Diet Coke brand is offering consumers, Hernandez said.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This exchange is emblematic of their close but often adversarial relationship: two similarly bloody-minded women who are always butting heads.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Lester, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
The talks in the coastal city of Jeddah are emblematic of the rebranding effort choreographed by powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
That mentality is emblematic of what the Diet Coke brand is offering consumers, Hernandez said.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This exchange is emblematic of their close but often adversarial relationship: two similarly bloody-minded women who are always butting heads.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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