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also emblematical
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
Borrowing heavily from Chinese lenders, Mr. Correa’s government launched almost a dozen new hydroelectric projects, massive dams that became emblematic of the country’s transformation.
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José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Haunting pictures of rows of small bodies covered in white sheets—some of the 400 children who were poisoned in the attack—became emblematic of the Assad regime’s cruelty.
—Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
For many, Peltier's release is a long-overdue act of justice, particularly for Indigenous communities that see his case as emblematic of a broader history of systemic injustice.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
High-Profile Failures That Defined DEI’s Retreat The public dismantling of DEI programs by major corporations like Meta, Amazon, McDonald’s, Walmart, and Ford is emblematic of the broader retreat, highlighting the fragility of corporate commitments to diversity and inclusion.
—Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Haunting pictures of rows of small bodies covered in white sheets—some of the 400 children who were poisoned in the attack—became emblematic of the Assad regime’s cruelty.
—Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
For many, Peltier's release is a long-overdue act of justice, particularly for Indigenous communities that see his case as emblematic of a broader history of systemic injustice.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
High-Profile Failures That Defined DEI’s Retreat The public dismantling of DEI programs by major corporations like Meta, Amazon, McDonald’s, Walmart, and Ford is emblematic of the broader retreat, highlighting the fragility of corporate commitments to diversity and inclusion.
—Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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