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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Sierra’s presence on the mound alongside Wainwright symbolizes the connection between generations—one player who learned from Kile and other Cardinals greats, and a daughter carrying her father’s story forward.
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Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The wreath placed on top of the coffin included white roses, symbolizing the white rose of Yorkshire, where Katharine was born.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
His visit included a stop at the Berlin Wall, symbolizing his stand against barriers that divide humanity.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The wreath placed on top of the coffin included white roses, symbolizing the white rose of Yorkshire, where Katharine was born.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
His visit included a stop at the Berlin Wall, symbolizing his stand against barriers that divide humanity.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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 19 Sep. 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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