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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In that sense, the Greenland episode may prove emblematic.

From MarketWatch

International sales of Cuban cigars, the island nation's most emblematic export, bring much needed income to its struggling economy, with Europe the main market for the luxury smokes.

From Barron's

That attention to detail at every level is emblematic of this elaborate show.

From Los Angeles Times

The success of that trick, a last-minute pivot, was emblematic of the whole project: What could have been a gimmick actually produced a sophisticated and affecting piece of theater.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Secret Lives” is emblematic of an effort by veteran entertainment executive Ben Silverman, the leader of Select’s owner Propagate Content, to add more social-media creators and influencers to his company’s roster.

From The Wall Street Journal

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