- present tense form of symbolize (3rd person singular).
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
Instead of being concerned with product placement, they had an innate understanding of what their office symbolizes and demands.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 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
One Egyptian village in particular symbolizes the problem.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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