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emblematic

[em-bluh-mat-ik] / ˌɛm bləˈmæt ɪk /


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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is again fighting for his political life this week, thanks to a scandal that’s becoming emblematic of Britain’s national dysfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Brand’s forthcoming title, “How to Become a Christian in Seven Days,” is emblematic of this trend.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

“I think today is perfectly emblematic of the whiplash environment,” said Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy for the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

YPF is an emblematic Argentine company founded in the early 20th century as a state-owned entity but it was privatized in 1993 and eventually came under the control of Repsol.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Living with a pet name and a good name, in a place where such distinctions do not exist—surely that was emblematic of the greatest confusion of all.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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