as in representing
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.
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Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The 2026 Met Gala spotlighted this rise, with Ashi Studio’s sculptural couture worn by high-profile guests, symbolizing the Kingdom’s growing creative influence.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The Cuban native brought with her a large, military style safety pin, as well as a round larimar, a Dominican blue stone symbolizing peace and calm.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Additionally, the King unveiled two commemorative stones symbolizing a new partnership between Shenandoah National Park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
In its place was the flag of Pakistan, a green banner with a crescent and star symbolizing its founding as a Muslim homeland.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
And now thousands of women are following her lead, with her statue symbolizing all that the Boston Marathon represents.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The cover is illustrated by a mango tree, symbolizing her parents’ home country of El Salvador.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The 2026 Met Gala spotlighted this rise, with Ashi Studio’s sculptural couture worn by high-profile guests, symbolizing the Kingdom’s growing creative influence.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The Cuban native brought with her a large, military style safety pin, as well as a round larimar, a Dominican blue stone symbolizing peace and calm.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Additionally, the King unveiled two commemorative stones symbolizing a new partnership between Shenandoah National Park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
In its place was the flag of Pakistan, a green banner with a crescent and star symbolizing its founding as a Muslim homeland.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
And now thousands of women are following her lead, with her statue symbolizing all that the Boston Marathon represents.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The cover is illustrated by a mango tree, symbolizing her parents’ home country of El Salvador.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
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The Connecticut Restaurant and Hospitality Association, the trade association representing the state’s restaurants and hotels, was especially supportive of another provision in the bill that would have allowed a portion of the sales-and-use tax to be dedicated to tourism funding.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The railroad system, which serves New York City and its eastern suburbs, ceased operations just after midnight after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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