Examples of symbolize in a Sentence
She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
the flag symbolizes our country
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Rubber plants symbolize abundance and bring a sense of compassion to a family room.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
The drama between DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons symbolized it.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
The name symbolizes Sylvester’s career, constructed without a blueprint, defying traditional paths to success in BMX.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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symbolize
verb
sym·bol·ize
ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz 
symbolized; symbolizing
: to serve as a symbol of
symbolization
noun
ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
symbolize
transitive verb
sym·bol·ize
variants
also British symbolise
symbolized also British symbolised; symbolizing also British symbolising
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
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