How to Use emblematic in a Sentence

emblematic

adjective
  • Their might goes beyond their size, emblematic of how much space is left for freedom of expression in Russia.
    Shira Pinson, NBC News, 12 June 2022
  • Advertisement The dialogue was emblematic of the in-depth and tough discussions that appeared on his show.
    Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
  • What results is a somewhat cursory treatment of race—one that’s emblematic of the novel’s tasting-menu approach to hot-button topics.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022
  • Cloudiness ought not obscure recognition of Friday as a fine day, emblematic of its special place astride the seam between late spring and early summer.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 11 June 2022
  • In England, cattle drovers did the same work as cowboys, but those drovers never became emblematic of a national fantasy.
    Eula Biss, The New Yorker, 8 June 2022
  • Keepsake or not, Masterman can remember his blast as emblematic of a team that showed scores of its seasonlong spirit in the regional round.
    Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 6 June 2022
  • His killing is emblematic of a head-on confrontation between Israel and Iran over the future of Lebanon and the Levant.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
  • These two new organizations are emblematic of the maturing of the freelance economy.
    Jon Younger, Forbes, 15 June 2022
  • The cost of insulin is emblematic of high drug prices in the U.S.
    Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • This scene is emblematic of what Robert and Michelle King do so well in this show.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 July 2024
  • And in a way, the show is emblematic of a different time, both in the world and in Benson’s own life.
    Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The idea began a few games ago and is emblematic of the chemistry that’s driven the Vikings to new heights.
    Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
  • To me, that was emblematic of the show, lots of people getting up to do speeches off the cuff.
    Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The Lakers are a .500 team and the numbers are emblematic of that mediocrity.
    Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • What are your most emblematic projects in the pipeline?
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Dec. 2022
  • This meant that the School Board had to correct the results to be emblematic of just the Wauwatosa respondents.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 29 Sep. 2022
  • The win, their 14th in their past 19 games, was emblematic of the hot streak in which the Diamondbacks find themselves.
    Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2023
  • In other ways, the group of players is emblematic of their city and country.
    James Wagner, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Or keep the mantel decor pieces centered on florals and stems that are emblematic of the current time of year.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
  • But the fact that an attribute related to the effort was what first stood out to Moren is emblematic of Holmes.
    Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Feb. 2023
  • In many ways, this five-day trip to Africa was emblematic of Biden’s tenure as first lady.
    Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023
  • But the moments that are the most emblematic for her—that summarize all that’s happened over the last few months—are the ones where she’s had someone else’s back.
    Madison Feller, ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The story of Liz Truss’ rise to the top job and of her dreadful first weeks in office is emblematic of our political times, and not just in the UK.
    Frida Ghitis, CNN, 30 Sep. 2022
  • For Fink, the riots in Brazil are emblematic of a larger worry.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • While the low-rise look used to be reserved for baggy jeans, the shorter cut is emblematic of the Y2K style seen on runways and in your favorite stores.
    Ana Escalante, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2022
  • But the story of the Premier League is arguably the emblematic example of money in sports.
    Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The ads in this race have been emblematic of competitive races across the country.
    Bridget Bowman, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Jelly Roll was emblematic of the big shift in the show toward a new wave in country music, along with Lainey Wilson and Hardy.
    Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The result is stunning and, at the same time, emblematic of the evolving purpose of the corporate office.
    David Michels, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The career paths of O’Connell and Culley are emblematic.
    Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022

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