Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
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Newsom and Bonta’s silence symbolizes the overall response to the Sacramento incident, according to community leaders and volunteers still helping the group.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
But, for better or worse, this mass departure also symbolizes the adaptability of Hollywood creatives: Those forced to change course due to tough, inevitable circumstances can find purpose elsewhere, in different terrains.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the Galactic Republic and its Jedi masters symbolized the epitome of enlightenment and peace.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
Graduation day symbolizes their triumph over addiction, often with tears of joy, from the clients’ families reflecting the significant impact the journey of sobriety has had on them.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
But, for better or worse, this mass departure also symbolizes the adaptability of Hollywood creatives: Those forced to change course due to tough, inevitable circumstances can find purpose elsewhere, in different terrains.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the Galactic Republic and its Jedi masters symbolized the epitome of enlightenment and peace.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
Graduation day symbolizes their triumph over addiction, often with tears of joy, from the clients’ families reflecting the significant impact the journey of sobriety has had on them.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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symbolize
verb
sym·bol·ize
ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 
symbolized; symbolizing
: to serve as a symbol of
symbolization
noun
ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
symbolize
transitive verb
sym·bol·ize
variants
also British symbolise
symbolized also British symbolised; symbolizing also British symbolising
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
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