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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Similarly emblematic restaurants along PCH were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades fire, including Gladstones, which closed for six months and reopened its outdoor dining deck last summer.
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The achievement, so closely punctuated by a great loss, would be emblematic of Garland’s life—one full of the high highs and low lows that came with studio stardom.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The achievement, so closely punctuated by a great loss, would be emblematic of Garland’s life—one full of the high highs and low lows that came with studio stardom.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The hellish scenes in Tehran were emblematic of the direct link between this war, energy infrastructure and global markets.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Ball’s performance was emblematic of the Hornets (32-33) as a whole.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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