symboling

verb

variants or symbolling
Definition of symbolingnext
present participle of symbol
as in touching (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symboling
  1. representing
  2. symbolizing
  3. embodying
  4. hinting
  5. mentioning
Verb
  • Multiple union locals representing Hollywood’s below-the-line workers have pushed for overall minimum staffing requirements but have gotten little traction.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The show was divided into ten distinct musical eras, each representing a different chapter of her discography.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of representing
Verb
  • In addition to livestock, Russia has gifted other animals to North Korea, seemingly as a gesture of goodwill from Putin to Kim, symbolizing the growing ties between their regimes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Some cultures have special meals symbolizing luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of symbolizing
Verb
  • Winter Maker Moon, embodying the power and quiet strength of the winter season, a time of rest and preparation for renewal.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The song’s production features sharp brass, syncopated beats, and a driving tumbao rhythm, embodying Celia’s timeless energy and salsa’s dancefloor appeal.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of embodying
Verb
  • There are a total of six episodes in the back half of season 5; the fifth episode that aired on December 8 ended with Luke Grimes’ Kayce hinting to a solution that would save the beleaguered ranch.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Street will also be a crew chief for RCR in the Xfinity Series, hinting that the team will run a third part-time car there, as well.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • After the event, Beyoncé posted pictures of just her daughter to Instagram, praising her for her voice acting in the film, without mentioning her husband.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentioning
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