as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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The blue stopper symbolizes the sky and the shape of the bottle evokes the Taj Mahal, which Jahan commissioned to moth memorialize his wife (who died in childbirth) and serve as her final resting place.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Throughout the space, the aesthetic relies on natural elements, with plenty of wood and natural stone accents (the 40-ton metal tree statue just outside the hotel symbolizes the integration of nature and city life).
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Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Neri symbolized that culture shift with a change in HPE’s branding.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The collection features shades of purple and lavender, symbolizing the signature twilight sky after the sun sets on those long summer days at the park and the fireworks begin, twinkling like pixie dust above the castle.
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Tiffany Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Throughout the space, the aesthetic relies on natural elements, with plenty of wood and natural stone accents (the 40-ton metal tree statue just outside the hotel symbolizes the integration of nature and city life).
—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Neri symbolized that culture shift with a change in HPE’s branding.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The collection features shades of purple and lavender, symbolizing the signature twilight sky after the sun sets on those long summer days at the park and the fireworks begin, twinkling like pixie dust above the castle.
—
Tiffany Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolize
represent
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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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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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