emblematic

adjective

ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants also emblematical
Definition of emblematicnext
as in symbolic
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world

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Recent Examples of emblematic That moment became emblematic of the problem Brashear now works to solve. — William Jones, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Office buildings and retail corridors emptied out, while San Francisco became emblematic of the challenges facing post-pandemic cities, such as an increase in street homelessness and a surge in petty crime. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 These interventions are informal, rooted in relationships, and emblematic of a social ecosystem that keeps people supported and well in daily life. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 The buggy systems are emblematic of persistent struggles carmakers have experienced while adding tech-forward features ranging from touchscreens to parking sensors. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emblematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emblematic
  1. symbolic
  2. representative
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  • Grieving families were made visible, giving voice and shape to those who were lost, as people held symbolic burial rites or went on their own journeys to look for loved ones.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mukunda Rijal said his cousins and their daughters had not been found, prompting the family to perform a symbolic funeral for them.
    — Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbolic
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  • Mofokeng is one of three Sharpeville residents acting as representative plaintiffs for a wider group in the case brought by Lawyers for Human Rights.
    — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her lyrics were representative of America throughout different decades, including the changing experiences of women who demanded equality.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of representative

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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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