as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation
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The prices are high enough that health care spending represents 18% of the nation’s gross domestic product.
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The Balboa Peninsula, which Stapleton represents on the council, has historically been an infamous hot spot for public drinking, disruptive parties and brawls throughout the summer and especially during the Fourth of July.
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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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One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space.
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“Emblematize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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