symboling

verb

variants or symbolling
Definition of symbolingnext
present participle of symbol
as in touching (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symboling
  1. representing
  2. symbolizing
  3. embodying
  4. hinting
  5. mentioning
Verb
  • The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity.
    Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
  • About 170 Starbucks stores did not open Tuesday as planned, representing about 2% of stores nationwide, company spokesperson Phil Gee told IndyStar in a statement.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of representing
Verb
  • For Koreans at that time (and to some extent even now), Karl Marx was not just a historical figure but a kind of demonic being symbolizing the world of darkness.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The ripple effects will extend beyond health, symbolizing what global cooperation can achieve.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of symbolizing
Verb
  • Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thomas describes the dairy—and its owner and operator Russ Kohler—as embodying the ethics of the region.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of embodying
Verb
  • These dens appeared large enough to house multiple individuals, hinting that Fona might have used them for shelter, safety or even for raising its young.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Computer models are hinting that another major storm, perhaps followed by even more intense cold, could occur late in the coming week.
    Andrew Freedman, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • The story of the last 25 years of baseball cannot be told without mentioning — repeatedly — the San Francisco Giants.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • In 2024, job postings mentioning GenAI (generative AI) increased fourfold, while nearly 50% of non-job seeking professionals recognize the value of AI upskilling, according to research shared via an email from Coursera.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentioning
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“Symboling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symboling. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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