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In some senses, emblematic is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
all, brilliant, dreary, most
VERB + EMBLEMATIC
lounes, oil
EMBLEMATIC + NOUN
city, kabylie, scientist, species
PREP.
in
adj
Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;...
Very typical.
With Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win.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.
adjective — serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
adjective — being or serving as an illustration of a type
All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;...
WiktionaryWith Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win.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 mu
WiktionaryThe 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
WiktionaryHe was a brilliant and emblematic scientist.
Tatoeba · #1148235This deed became one of the most emblematic milestones of the Revolution.
Tatoeba · #1283598Olive oil is emblematic of Kabylie.
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In some senses, emblematic is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.