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emblematic

[em-bluh-mat-ik] / ˌɛm bləˈmæt ɪk /


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Sheets, backpacks, and outstretched bodies transform the emblematic seafront promenade into an open-air dormitory for a few hours.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Using a phone instead of a laptop to take a job interview is not only a sign of a shift in workplace culture, it’s also emblematic of Gen Z’s relationship with devices.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

The long-awaited work had its premiere with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this past weekend, bringing the 16th president to life while remaining true to the composer’s emblematic sound.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“They were simply told, ‘Think of something native to you, something emblematic.’

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

It is the emblematic photograph of Ernest Lawrence and Robert Oppenheimer together in the full bloom of their friendship, long before their personal relations became soured by rivalry, suspicion, and politics.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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