Thesaurus results for SYMBOLIZING

symbolizing

verb

present participle of symbolize

as in representing

to serve as a material counterpart of the flag symbolizes our country

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Recent Examples of symbolizing Li said that the crossing would become a new landmark symbolizing the two nations' traditional friendship. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Nubar is a Kurdish word symbolizing a fresh start and new beginnings, just like Mustafa's. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 From past to present On Friday, the event began with a procession symbolizing the ways the historic congregation has continued a multigenerational fight for education, faith and freedom. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 At the event, people handed out red flags, symbolizing their desire for bloody vengeance. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 The Windsors continued to create highly personal pieces symbolizing their enduring love. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 Lord Raghunath, a regional form of Rama, presides over the weeklong festival, which ends with a bonfire symbolizing the burning of Lanka by Rama’s aide Hanuman. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 Lily of the Valley Lily of the valley is a classic wedding bouquet, historically symbolizing the bride’s transition from maiden to married woman. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 The result was a grand celebration attended by approximately 60,000 fans (according to Ocesa), symbolizing the bonds of friendship between South Korea and Mexico. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026

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In a separate election traditionally dominated by independent candidates, Matúš Vallo, representing the opposition, was reelected for the third time as mayor of the capital, Bratislava.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Shi and Jan Paul Villanueva negotiated the deal for EST N8, with Balsamo and Demren representing Riva Studios.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

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