emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
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Examples of emblematic in a Sentence
the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Its striking design is emblematic of his aesthetic, which marries classical inspiration with the avant-garde.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Caterpillar is emblematic of a host of cyclicals that have done the same thing.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Chambers argued that the ordeal is emblematic of flaws within the criminal justice system, which reflects her current policy positions against tough-on-crime bills.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The 100 powerful women on our 27th annual Most Powerful Women list, published earlier this month, are emblematic of how far women have come.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Caterpillar is emblematic of a host of cyclicals that have done the same thing.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Chambers argued that the ordeal is emblematic of flaws within the criminal justice system, which reflects her current policy positions against tough-on-crime bills.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The 100 powerful women on our 27th annual Most Powerful Women list, published earlier this month, are emblematic of how far women have come.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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