How to Use emblematic in a Sentence

emblematic

adjective
  • With two starters out, the last week has been emblematic of that.
    — Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The calls are emblematic of how this stock has fallen from grace.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Their journeys are emblematic of the way the sport has changed.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The cherry pieces are emblematic of this shift.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • The Trouba trade is emblematic of what’s right and wrong with this team.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But this is emblematic of his problems.
    — ABC News, 31 May 2026
  • The store’s name is emblematic.
    — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
  • To me, that was emblematic of the show, lots of people getting up to do speeches off the cuff.
    — Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Nothing was more emblematic of the pain at the cash register than the cost ground beef.
    — Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Few cars are as emblematic of their era as the Jaguar E-Type.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Caterpillar is emblematic of a host of cyclicals that have done the same thing.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • In other ways, the group of players is emblematic of their city and country.
    — James Wagner, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The piece acts as the afternoon’s crown jewel and is emblematic of the ethos.
    — Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The play was one of those that happens from time to time that is emblematic of why Tatis is special.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
  • Also, the way the bodies were found was emblematic.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This scene is emblematic of what Robert and Michelle King do so well in this show.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 July 2024
  • The design is emblematic of the festival’s on-the-road roots, for sure.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 11 May 2026
  • Sotoudeh's struggles are emblematic of many lawyers in Iran and around the world.
    — Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
  • Or keep the mantel decor pieces centered on florals and stems that are emblematic of the current time of year.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Is there anything more hopeful or emblematic of change than a garden in its first scraggly youth?
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • The wall jumping is emblematic of the issue.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But the moment was emblematic of a Cubs team that is currently in a rut.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 20 May 2026
  • The scene was emblematic of the role that fire plays in the marsh as a natural part of the landscape’s life cycle.
    — Matt Wyatt, ExpressNews.com, 7 Jan. 2021
  • Jensen’s at-bat was certainly emblematic of a good baseball team.
    — Jaylon Thompson may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
  • MacIntyre saved par on the hole, but the visual was emblematic of the round to come.
    — Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The change is emblematic of the state of the US-China trade war.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
  • This is emblematic of this Canadiens team, and that their captain feels this way says a lot.
    — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The idea began a few games ago and is emblematic of the chemistry that’s driven the Vikings to new heights.
    — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
  • And in a way, the show is emblematic of a different time, both in the world and in Benson’s own life.
    — Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The new system is emblematic of a rainy season that has turned out to be far wetter than expected.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

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