emblematized

Definition of emblematizednext
past tense of emblematize
as in represented
to serve as a material counterpart of the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation

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Verb
  • The faces of those women represented an unbroken chain of those who survived turbulent histories before me.
    Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • This seemingly small step towards peace on the Korean peninsula unified the Korean team and symbolized much more.
    Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Either way, there’s less distance between the Ghoul and Cooper Howard than there was 16 episodes ago, as best symbolized by his choice not to execute Hank on the spot in the executive vault.
    Jack King, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Emblematized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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