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单词 emblematic
释义

emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants or less commonly emblematical
ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-kəl How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
emblematically
ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • representational
  • representative
  • symbolic
  • symbolical
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Example Sentences

the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
Recent Examples on the Web The gains by Swedish nationalists are emblematic of a broader shift in European politics. Niclas Rolander, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Gallup describes the latest survey results as being emblematic of the dour mood American consumers are in right now, thanks in part to high inflation and economic uncertainty. Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Catherine’s calculated bid for control was emblematic of her approach to governing throughout her time as a de facto ruler of France. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 Founded in 1961 by the leaders of 11 newly-independent West African nations, Air Afrique was emblematic of the Pan-Africanist ideal that was sweeping the continent during its liberation era. Alice Kemp-habib, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Political experts said McConnell's comments are emblematic of a growing sentiment among a subset of Republicans who are now grappling with a lack of experienced candidates embattled with scandals in a contentious general election cycle. Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2022 Lessons From Africa: The story of a Kenyan woman diagnosed with H.I.V. in 2001 is emblematic of how the fight against the virus has unfolded in the past two decades. New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Both designers are emblematic of an aesthetic splintering in the Nordic fashion scene. Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 And the Sunday morning shakeup, with other Sunday changes expected to follow, is emblematic of that point of view. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin emblēmaticus, from emblēmat-, emblēma emblem entry 1 + -icus -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

emblematic

adjective

variants also emblematical
as in symbolic
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • symbolic
  • symbolical
  • representative
  • representational
  • metaphoric
  • figurative
  • metaphorical
  • figural
  • tropological
  • allegorical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • actual
  • literal
  • nonsymbolic
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