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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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
The loss is emblematic of an evolving political landscape that has proven challenging for progressives over the past several cycles.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
The object is emblematic of the playful but provocative work of the Canadian designer, who died in 2010 at 35.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The farmers’ struggle was emblematic of broader challenges in managing invasive or overabundant species, particularly in agricultural settings.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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