emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants or less commonly emblematical
ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-kəl How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
Synonyms of emblematic
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
emblematically
ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
adverb

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the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Blood & Oil feels emblematic of both what’s right and wrong with free car music in the DMV. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026 Perhaps most emblematic was the sequence that played out late in the second quarter. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Netanyahu’s decision to bring two Jewish supremacists into government became emblematic of Israel’s rightward turn—and one of the factors in its growing international isolation. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 In an emblematic moment during Tuesday's call, Sarandos highlighted a deal with Disney, struck in October, to bring the Ice Age films and others to the streaming service, and gave a nod to that company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblematic

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin emblēmaticus, from emblēmat-, emblēma emblem entry 1 + -icus -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emblematic was in 1645

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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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emblematic

adjective
em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants also emblematical
-ˈmat-i-kəl How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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