emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
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the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
And Wacha’s afternoon was emblematic of the issue Quatraro faced with his starting pitchers throughout the series.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
The retreat was emblematic of how, during the waning days of mayoral control over CPS, Johnson is losing support from even once-friendly school board members.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Ho’s piece, which deliberately uses AI to transform iconic culture of the past, is emblematic of the forward-thinking work often on view in Hong Kong.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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emblematic
adjective
em·blem·at·ic
ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic
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