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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The line’s nihilism is emblematic of the Cure’s early albums, which often confront the specter of death with absurdism and existential angst.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
That the defendants filed their meritless motion on the anniversary of Michael Crichton’s death is emblematic of the studio’s callousness and utter disregard for Crichton’s legacy.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
This is emblematic of Meta’s in-between approach this year.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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