symbolizes

Example Sentences

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The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A: Ruth symbolizes what she herself expressed: decency.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

Sometimes a single day or single event symbolizes the spirit of an age.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 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