emblematic

adjective

ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants also emblematical
Definition of emblematicnext
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 The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 That 5-1 win was emblematic of everything that got Milwaukee to this point. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Mirazur is one such restaurant, with the menu centered on its biodynamic garden in Menton since 2020, and one salad dish becoming emblematic of that transition. — Joel Hart, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026 The rapid development of James, a senior wide receiver/tight end who finished with five catches for 83 yards, is emblematic of a team that went 1-8 in 2024, raised its win total to four last year and has already equaled that number this season. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
  1. symbolic
  2. representative
Adjective
  • Several people whose relatives remain missing have performed symbolic funerals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Even Affection had a symbolic shot at the end involving a river.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbolic
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  • Increasing turnout by 5 percentage points or so will not necessarily make the electorate more representative or encourage people to vote more consistently.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Only 1,221 entered over the same period, through subsidiaries, factories or representative offices, the fewest on record outside the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of representative

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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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