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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
Xiaomi’s multi-pronged expansion into autos and chips is also emblematic of Beijing’s larger ambition to break the country’s dependence on critical foreign technology.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Some frustrated residents say the bureaucratic bind is emblematic of long-standing discrimination.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Trader Joe’s is renowned for a shortlist of emblematic products.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The contradictions about this program that were on display on Capitol Hill Tuesday are emblematic of Kennedy's approach to the health agencies.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 21 May 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Some frustrated residents say the bureaucratic bind is emblematic of long-standing discrimination.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Trader Joe’s is renowned for a shortlist of emblematic products.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The contradictions about this program that were on display on Capitol Hill Tuesday are emblematic of Kennedy's approach to the health agencies.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
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This delay means that younger Gen Xers and Millennials, who may have already navigated significant financial milestones—like buying a home or sending kids to college—without that anticipated boost, may find inheritances to be more symbolic than transformative.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Many experts say no — despite the opposition’s vow to file a complaint with the Organization of American States, a move that may be more symbolic than substantial.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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In this case, the study was limited to a single incel forum, which might not be broadly representative of similar discussions on other platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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While onshore producers of oil and gas have many similar operational and economic traits, such as the shrinking inventory of top tier wells, this decoupling is representative of a fundamentally different outlook for the future of each commodity.—
Bryce Erickson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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