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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The events’ contrasts are emblematic of the shift on immigration — in rhetoric and, to some degree, in policy — among Colorado’s majority Democrats after a year of unprecedented enforcement.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
He is seen as emblematic of the socialist era ushered in by Mitterrand’s election in 1981, after more than two decades of conservative governments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
He is seen as emblematic of the socialist era ushered in by Mitterrand’s election in 1981, after more than two decades of conservative governments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emblematic
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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