as in to represent
to serve as a material counterpart of
the flag symbolizes our country
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This small bird holds a special place in the Egyptian environment, symbolizing vibrant nature and beauty.
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
With World War II on the horizon, the fights symbolized the broader social and political conflicts between the democratic United States and fascist Nazi Germany and would see these athletes forge an unlikely lifelong friendship, and a legendary place in history.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
Still, certain forms of protest have been ruled out, several House Democrats said: Some members, for example, fear that eggs used to symbolize rising inflation could be misconstrued as potential projectiles.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
The deal also symbolized how Chevron had gone through a complete corporate life cycle while at Bishop Ranch.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
With World War II on the horizon, the fights symbolized the broader social and political conflicts between the democratic United States and fascist Nazi Germany and would see these athletes forge an unlikely lifelong friendship, and a legendary place in history.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
Still, certain forms of protest have been ruled out, several House Democrats said: Some members, for example, fear that eggs used to symbolize rising inflation could be misconstrued as potential projectiles.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
The deal also symbolized how Chevron had gone through a complete corporate life cycle while at Bishop Ranch.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Symbolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolize. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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