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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Buddhists believe elephants are Buddha-like, symbolizing patience, wisdom and enlightenment.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
After all, the stars depicted on the nation's earliest flags were intended to symbolize the birth of a new constellation, with each representing one of the 13 original colonies that formed the early union, according to the Smithsonian Institution.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
In Christianity, doves are associated with the Holy Spirit and symbolize purity and faith.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
On Monday morning, Pope Leo XIV presented him with a special vestment to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of Catholics.
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Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
After all, the stars depicted on the nation's earliest flags were intended to symbolize the birth of a new constellation, with each representing one of the 13 original colonies that formed the early union, according to the Smithsonian Institution.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
In Christianity, doves are associated with the Holy Spirit and symbolize purity and faith.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
On Monday morning, Pope Leo XIV presented him with a special vestment to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of Catholics.
—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for symbolize
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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