as in represents
to serve as a material counterpart of
the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation
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That plate represents a full day of eating, not every meal, Mokari said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026 -
The move sees the 22-year-old join the sixth club of his senior career, and represents his fourth different team in the space of just over a year.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mistletoe is associated with love and friendship, hung for good luck, and symbolizes fertility and peace leading to the kissing custom.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary, which imparts a bright fragrance to a bouquet, symbolizes fidelity.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Emblematizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emblematizes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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