as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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The Egyptians thought the scarab symbolized the incarnation of God the Creator.
Dr. Daphna Ben-Tor, who works with ancient amulets and seals, told the Israel Antiquities Authority that the seal scarabs were also used as amulets.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Toward the end, their movements evolved into expressive gestures, symbolizing emotional transcendence and the fluidity of human connection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Dye eggs Eggs, which symbolize new life, are a notable part of Easter.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
To admirers, the final version of 1 World Trade Center, completed in 2014, repaired an awful hole in the skyline and symbolized civic resilience.
—David W. Dunlap, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Toward the end, their movements evolved into expressive gestures, symbolizing emotional transcendence and the fluidity of human connection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Dye eggs Eggs, which symbolize new life, are a notable part of Easter.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
To admirers, the final version of 1 World Trade Center, completed in 2014, repaired an awful hole in the skyline and symbolized civic resilience.
—David W. Dunlap, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbolize
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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