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symbolizes

VERB

represent; stand for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

embody epitomize exemplify illustrate indicate mean mirror personify signify suggest typify

STRONG

betoken connote denote express show

WEAK

body forth emblematize symbol

Antonyms

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Example Sentences

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A: Ruth symbolizes what she herself expressed: decency.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The door of the Legacy Tower symbolizes perseverance, Smith says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Fink argues that the song reflects a time of centralized power within the music industry, but symbolizes a desire to escape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

He sports a sword embedded in a cross on his forearm, which symbolizes the verse in which Christ says, “I came not to send peace, but a sword.”

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

Others speculate that the name was chosen for its obvious symbolism: White often represents purity, and a rose often symbolizes love, peace, or the beauty of nature and life.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti