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emblematic of

emblematic of

15 6.2
Something that clearly shows a quality or idea
  • idiom
translation icon : emblemático de
  • The new policy is emblematic of the company's commitment to sustainability.
  • emblematic of modernity
  • emblematic of departure
  • emblematic of your struggle

And that is emblematic of what training is.

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Examples

  • This landmark is emblematic of the city's rich history and culture.

  • Her artwork is emblematic of the struggles faced by marginalized communities.

  • And that is emblematic of what training is.

    Jackson Galaxy

  • So, you know, and I think this is this is really emblematic of a big problem.

  • And for me, it was emblematic of how tough the city and its residents can be.

    Patriots Day (2016)

  • And again, this is emblematic of what it is that a good parent wants for their children to be free.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • It's, you know, very emblematic of the era.

    Night School (2018)

  • No one was more emblematic of this phenomenon than the prime minister himself.

    Academic text (2000)

  • And really, the Spitfire is emblematic of that.

    Spitfire (2018)

  • So to me, this Supreme Court's confusion is emblematic of a larger cultural confusion.

    Harvard University

Synonyms

symbolic
vsemblematic of
158 4.3

A way of showing meaning using a color, object or action

is the same in meaning but more formal and representative
iconic
vsemblematic of
133 4.4

Very well known and seen as a symbol of something

focuses on fame and wide recognition rather than simple representative function
symbolical
vsemblematic of
7.3

That shows an idea by a sign or object

means the same but is a less common or older form

Antonyms

unrepresentative
4 6.4

Not typical of a group and does not show what most people think or do

How Symbolic

iconic
133 4.4
emblematic of
15 6.2
suggestive
18 5.2

Surface Forms

emblematic of positive

Morphology

emblematic + of

The adjective 'emblematic' means 'representative of' and the preposition 'of' simply links the thing being represented, so the phrase's meaning is directly derivable from its parts. This adjective + preposition composition is cross-linguistically common and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

The phrase emblematic of comes from the word emblem, a small picture or badge used to show what a group or idea stands for. So, if something is emblematic of an idea, it is like that badge and 'represents' the idea.