emblematic

Example Sentences

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That density is emblematic of Hong Kong itself, one of the most crowded cities in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Open government experts say the limited disclosure is emblematic of a larger transparency problem in Texas.

From Salon

Banners with messages such as "We are all Carlos Manzo" were displayed alongside the pirate flag emblematic of the Japanese manga "One Piece," which has become a symbol of global youth protest.

From Barron's

Scotland fans were almost hyperventilating when Grant Hanley was named in the team, but the Hibernian centre-back was terrific against Denmark, emblematic of a performance that was disciplined, dogged and occasionally threatening.

From BBC

This case is "emblematic of the privatisation of state resources by a former high-ranking civil servant to obtain an undue payment and settle scores", Dumenil's lawyer, William Bourdon, told AFP before the hearing.

From Barron's