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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Lilies symbolize promise, passion, life and fidelity.
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Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
In Vodou tradition, the snake symbolizes Danbala, the great spirit of wisdom, peace and purity.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
This seemingly small step towards peace on the Korean peninsula unified the Korean team and symbolized much more.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
This symbolizes his new authority over the archdiocese.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
In Vodou tradition, the snake symbolizes Danbala, the great spirit of wisdom, peace and purity.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
This seemingly small step towards peace on the Korean peninsula unified the Korean team and symbolized much more.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
This symbolizes his new authority over the archdiocese.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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