as in representing
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
Pickles were often prepared as offerings during religious festivals, symbolizing prosperity and the nurturing of the human spirit.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding school bags symbolizing children killed at a school in Minab, before a soccer match between Iran and Nigeria, in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27, 2026.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Apollo 11's first lunar landing in 1969 remains one of the most iconic moments in human history, symbolizing exploration, ambition and ingenuity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Local churches will observe Palm Sunday with blessed palm branches, often woven into crosses, symbolizing peace, victory and eternal life, according to the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Along the way, the denim jacket has become among the most recognizable American contributions to global style, symbolizing the young nation’s elevation of workwear and casual dress.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
He is still revered by many people of Italian American heritage, who view statues of him as symbolizing their own overcoming of prejudice in the US.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding school bags symbolizing children killed at a school in Minab, before a soccer match between Iran and Nigeria, in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27, 2026.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Apollo 11's first lunar landing in 1969 remains one of the most iconic moments in human history, symbolizing exploration, ambition and ingenuity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Local churches will observe Palm Sunday with blessed palm branches, often woven into crosses, symbolizing peace, victory and eternal life, according to the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Along the way, the denim jacket has become among the most recognizable American contributions to global style, symbolizing the young nation’s elevation of workwear and casual dress.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
He is still revered by many people of Italian American heritage, who view statues of him as symbolizing their own overcoming of prejudice in the US.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
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Fisher Flores, legal director of the American Bar Association’s ProBar project, said that this year the organization has worked on eight habeas corpus petitions representing children who have been held in federal custody for an average of 225 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The other three are at-large members representing all county residents.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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