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Emblematic

Verb / ˌemblʌˈmætɪk / Another word for emblematic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Emblematic means representing or symbolizing something.

Synonyms & similar words

typic symbolical emblematical symbolic exemplary symbolic representative typical characteristic indicative representing illustrative exemplary suggestive significant meaningful iconic distinctive identifying diagnostic classic archetypal paradigmatic prototypical

Example sentences

  1. She wore an emblematic pin to show her support for the cause.
  2. The eagle is emblematic of power and strength.
  3. The red rose is emblematic of love.
  4. The flag is emblematic of a country.
  5. The handshake is an emblematic gesture of friendship.

Quotes

  • "Symbols are the imaginative signposts of life." - Margot Asquith
  • "The emblem of suffering and shame." - Isaac Watts
  • "Symbols take the mind captive." - Samuel Beckett

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