Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
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What the duck tells us is more than the story of a cartoon character that has come to symbolize the company.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Chachi Arcola Aries, the cardinal Fire sign and symbolized by the ram, knows how to make an impact.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 July 2025
The cover art features Joyner in a ski mask and jacket emblazoned with both the U.S. and U.K. flags split down the middle—symbolizing the cross-Atlantic clash.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 July 2025
The team will deliver a plaque to Mayor Mike Duggan to symbolize the completion of the journey.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Chachi Arcola Aries, the cardinal Fire sign and symbolized by the ram, knows how to make an impact.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 July 2025
The cover art features Joyner in a ski mask and jacket emblazoned with both the U.S. and U.K. flags split down the middle—symbolizing the cross-Atlantic clash.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 July 2025
The team will deliver a plaque to Mayor Mike Duggan to symbolize the completion of the journey.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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symbolize
verb
sym·bol·ize
ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 
symbolized; symbolizing
: to serve as a symbol of
symbolization
noun
ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
symbolize
transitive verb
sym·bol·ize
variants
also British symbolise
symbolized also British symbolised; symbolizing also British symbolising
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
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