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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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The early application of pedometers for domestic and social surveillance reveals a broader societal shift, as devices once emblematic of power and prestige became instruments of intimate monitoring and control.
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Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Advertisement The raw anguish on display at the prestigious historically Black university was emblematic of what many Democrats were experiencing across the country.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Their friendship has become as much a staple of the holiday as cranberry sauce and football, and their life journeys have in some ways become emblematic of the country’s course.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
On the Phillies side, Bohm has become the center of trade speculation as a second-half slump at the plate carried into the playoffs and became emblematic of the team's larger offensive issues.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Advertisement The raw anguish on display at the prestigious historically Black university was emblematic of what many Democrats were experiencing across the country.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Their friendship has become as much a staple of the holiday as cranberry sauce and football, and their life journeys have in some ways become emblematic of the country’s course.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
On the Phillies side, Bohm has become the center of trade speculation as a second-half slump at the plate carried into the playoffs and became emblematic of the team's larger offensive issues.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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