EMBLEMATIC Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

emblematic

adjective

ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik

variants 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 That sequence was emblematic of the sloppy mess the Giants have become. —

Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 The frustration and befuddlement regarding how Latinos voted in 2024 is emblematic of the old way of thinking about Latinos. —

Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 But Justice Jackson is also emblematic of the minimal impact Mr. Biden has had in reshaping the upper reaches of the federal judiciary – at least compared with his predecessor. —

Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024 The two playable figures of Assassin’s Creed Shadows are emblematic of the nearly 20-year history of the popular video game series. —

EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emblematic