emblematic

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“I think today is perfectly emblematic of the whiplash environment,” said Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy for the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

YPF is an emblematic Argentine company founded in the early 20th century as a state-owned entity but it was privatized in 1993 and eventually came under the control of Repsol.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Dentists are emblematic of the moderate or midtier millionaire—U.S. individuals with $1 million to $30 million in investable assets—whose wealth rose 52% to $20.2 trillion between 2018 and 2024, according to consulting firm Capgemini.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The sight of Ireland great Tadhg Furlong being hoisted off his feet and through the roof of a set-piece in round two has become emblematic of Italy's scrum strength.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Living with a pet name and a good name, in a place where such distinctions do not exist—surely that was emblematic of the greatest confusion of all.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri