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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These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 According to Chanel, the piece is an emblematic 1932 design from Gabrielle Chanel’s only High Jewelry collection, titled Bijoux de Diamants. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 The rise of The Ticking Tent is emblematic of a shift in how consumers want to shop and how brands — especially in the interiors space — are seeking events that transcend the traditional trade scene. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The killing of Yagi is emblematic of a decades-long issue for the people of Okinawa, gender and peace professor Kozue Akibayashi told Al Jazeera. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 7 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 20 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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