Emblematic

/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type..

Definitions by Sense

1. Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
2. (figurative) Very typical.

Example Sentences

All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;...

With Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win. Such containment tactics can prove high risk but the only threat England could muster was a shot from Aluko which flew high and wide. It seemed entirely emblematic of their afternoon.

The result of yesterday’s meaningful vote in the House of Commons, much like the first in January, was emblematic of a very striking Brexit reality: that the principle barrier to leaving the EU comes from the very people most desperate to see it happen.

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• more emblematic
• most emblematic

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