as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Maroon January’s primary birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes loyalty and grounding energy.
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The reverse side features a rising dove to symbolize the Holy Spirit.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
The doors to the Commons chamber were slammed in Black Rod’s face to symbolize the chamber’s independence from the monarchy, and they aren’t opened until Black Rod strikes the doors three times.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The doors to the Commons chamber were slammed in Black Rod’s face to symbolize the chamber’s independence from the monarchy, and they aren’t opened until Black Rod strikes the doors three times.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The reverse side features a rising dove to symbolize the Holy Spirit.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
The doors to the Commons chamber were slammed in Black Rod’s face to symbolize the chamber’s independence from the monarchy, and they aren’t opened until Black Rod strikes the doors three times.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The doors to the Commons chamber were slammed in Black Rod’s face to symbolize the chamber’s independence from the monarchy, and they aren’t opened until Black Rod strikes the doors three times.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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While Levin’s involvement in the fight game dates back to his days representing fighters such as Randy Couture, Dan Henderson and Mark Coleman in the early 2000s, his expertise with this new promotion will be most valuable in licensing, merchandising and global distribution deals.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Mayoral hopeful Pratt spent Wednesday afternoon campaigning at a Hyde Park block party, in a neighborhood incumbent Karen Bass represented in Congress.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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