Thesaurus results for EMBLEMATIZE

emblematize

verb

em-ˈble-mə-ˌtīz

Definition of emblematize

as in to represent

to serve as a material counterpart of the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation

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Recent Examples of emblematize Rather than trading in chic fragrances and powerwear, the label is emblematized by striped beach towels and bags in Jacques Demy hues. — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 The incident, caught on video by a bystander and quickly amplified on social media, came to emblematize a painful but familiar story in San Francisco. — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2023 Both Mulligan and Kazan are credible but can’t quite shake the film’s attempt to emblematize the journalists as icons. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Nov. 2022 The trolley question is meant to emblematize tough decision-making for the purpose of moral deliberation; programming morality into our vehicles is a matter of deeper, almost mystical complexity. — Betsy Morais, Longreads, 13 June 2018 The guests began to introduce themselves and deliver their tales of woe, each one seemingly handpicked to emblematize a different failure of the ACA. — Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 14 Mar. 2017

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Shifts among Latino voters, who represent sizable portions of the electorate in both states, and Trump’s sagging approval rating appear to be driving Democrats’ strength in redder areas.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
For Elbit Systems, the purchase of ISE represents a further step in expanding its naval technology portfolio.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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The accessory is another staple for Camilla and a slew of other members of the royal family, since the organic gemstone symbolizes purity, status and dignity.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

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