as in representing
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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Recent Examples of symbolizing
Everything is always red and black, symbolizing desire, of course.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The flip side • Thank you to Sanford for the lovely bronze sculpture by their library depicting a whimsical scene of children on a bridge of books symbolizing the bridge to education and learning.
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Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Red foods and drinks—strawberry soda, red velvet cake, watermelon, and barbecue—became especially associated with the holiday, symbolizing resilience, sacrifice, and cultural ties to West African traditions.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
16 June 2026
The myrtle continued a tradition within both Harriet's family and the royal family, symbolizing love, beauty and peace.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
The leaders, who last met in Beijing in September, also toured a ruling Workers’ Party training school and planted a fir tree symbolizing bilateral ties.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The Aleví Milano signature is a pearl set in a gold ring on the sole, and the detail is also in the brand’s logo, with a little circle symbolizing the pearl that is incorporated into the A in Aleví.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The flip side • Thank you to Sanford for the lovely bronze sculpture by their library depicting a whimsical scene of children on a bridge of books symbolizing the bridge to education and learning.
—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Red foods and drinks—strawberry soda, red velvet cake, watermelon, and barbecue—became especially associated with the holiday, symbolizing resilience, sacrifice, and cultural ties to West African traditions.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
16 June 2026
The myrtle continued a tradition within both Harriet's family and the royal family, symbolizing love, beauty and peace.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
The leaders, who last met in Beijing in September, also toured a ruling Workers’ Party training school and planted a fir tree symbolizing bilateral ties.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The Aleví Milano signature is a pearl set in a gold ring on the sole, and the detail is also in the brand’s logo, with a little circle symbolizing the pearl that is incorporated into the A in Aleví.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
Verb
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Clark, a DFLer, served the Minnesota House from 1981 until her retirement in 2019, representing part of south Minneapolis.
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That proposal drew opposition from unions and associations representing teachers and school employees.
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