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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The pagans believed eggs symbolized fertility and birth.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The dance tradition symbolizes Cubans’ cultural heritage and commitment to community, even as the nation faces its worst economic crisis in decades.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Known as the Greater Benefic, Jupiter symbolizes expansion, wisdom, opportunity and growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The bottle is also embossed with the flag of Depp’s island, made up of the tattoos on his body like a skull to serve as a reminder to live fully, a lightning bolt to symbolize enduring friendship, the number three to represent new beginnings and three hearts represent the loves of his life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The dance tradition symbolizes Cubans’ cultural heritage and commitment to community, even as the nation faces its worst economic crisis in decades.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Known as the Greater Benefic, Jupiter symbolizes expansion, wisdom, opportunity and growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The bottle is also embossed with the flag of Depp’s island, made up of the tattoos on his body like a skull to serve as a reminder to live fully, a lightning bolt to symbolize enduring friendship, the number three to represent new beginnings and three hearts represent the loves of his life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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