emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
Synonyms of emblematic
Examples of emblematic in a Sentence
the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Meanwhile, bands from the scene’s hey–day, like Motion City Soundtrack, Gym Class Heroes, and Cartel celebrated 20-year anniversaries for records that have become emblematic of pop-punk’s thriving era.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
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Community leaders and lawmakers paid tribute to Eastland’s bravery, calling his final actions emblematic of the quiet heroism displayed during one of the deadliest natural disasters of the year.
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In a statement released this week, Jones framed the vote as out of step with Georgia voters and emblematic of broader concerns about corporate influence over public utilities.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Since Shirley’s piece took off, Musk has amplified the story several times, framing it as emblematic of broader government waste, Democratic policies, immigration and as a failure of mainstream media.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Community leaders and lawmakers paid tribute to Eastland’s bravery, calling his final actions emblematic of the quiet heroism displayed during one of the deadliest natural disasters of the year.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
In a statement released this week, Jones framed the vote as out of step with Georgia voters and emblematic of broader concerns about corporate influence over public utilities.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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