symbolize
verb (used with object)
has symbolized
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present perfectof symbolize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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For almost a century, the U.S. dollar has symbolized prosperity, strength and stability around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2026
Over the last two weeks, Hep has symbolized a family’s unquenchable love, every emotion caught by cameras trained on him from tipoff to final buzzer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2021
The new choice could help right the wrong that the old name has symbolized since it was adopted in 1933.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2020
The fire on the ledge at the entrance to his abode became a symbol of home, as the fire on the hearth has symbolized home and hospitality throughout succeeding ages.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Matthew Luckiesh
