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
  • In another high-profile dispute, the union representing film and television actors in November struck a new labor contract with Hollywood studios that raised performers' pay while putting guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • His office is also responsible for representing county departments in legal actions.
    Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of representing
Verb
  • Spanning more than 215 square feet and consisting of more than 500 pieces, the artwork carries viewers into a universe of existential reflection, symbolizing the birth of stars and galaxies, while raising a question of humanity's place within the boundless cosmos.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These techniques include the loop maneuver, a vertical circular flight that soars into the sky; the diamond formation, symbolizing solid teamwork; the eagle formation, showcasing courage and strength; and the victory formation, symbolizing triumph.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of symbolizing
Verb
  • By embodying the organization’s mission and values, stewards build trust and confidence within the team, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and commitment.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Its oversized design not only ensures comfort but adds a trendy, modern touch to your outfit, embodying a perfect blend of style and ease.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of embodying
Verb
  • That leaves folks like the young man who Daly, the San Francisco Fed president, encountered uneasy about the future and hinting whether the Fed perhaps is making a policy mistake.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The Federal Reserve began its interest rate cutting cycle in September, lowering the Fed funds rate for the first time since 2020 by 50 basis points, while hinting that more cuts are on the horizon.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • As a result, excitement has been building, with some speculating that McDonald’s plans to launch a food delivery service using Tesla robo-taxis, after its official account posted a teaser photo mentioning the date.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That's not even mentioning the associated benefits such as increasing internal knowledge, upskilling and higher quality code.
    Emilien Coquard, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of mentioning
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“Symboling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symboling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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