Synonyms

emblematic

American

[em-bluh-mat-ik] / ˌɛm bləˈmæt ɪk /

Also emblematical

adjective

pertaining to, of the nature of, or serving as an emblem; symbolic.

Other Word Forms

emblematically adverb
emblematicalness noun

Etymology

Origin of emblematic

1635–45; < Greek emblēmat-, stem of émblēma ( emblem ) + -ic

Example Sentences

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The coffee squeeze is emblematic of a broader malaise sweeping office life at American companies, which appear to be in a race to find inefficiencies and cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is so tragic, and is emblematic of the tough challenges that Mayor Bass is taking on that were ignored for decades,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Lawrence Tree” is emblematic of O’Keeffe at a pivotal and rejuvenating moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Michigan is emblematic of college basketball’s great upward redistribution of talent.

From The Wall Street Journal

She spoke to AFP inside a smart new shopping centre off Al-Mutanabi street, a shiny complex which has become emblematic of Baghdad's partial recovery.

From Barron's

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