How to Use emblematic in a Sentence

emblematic

adjective
  • What are some of the films that are emblematic of this?
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Jan. 2022
  • The cost of insulin is emblematic of high drug prices in the U.S.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • With two starters out, the last week has been emblematic of that.
    — Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2022
  • This scene is emblematic of what Robert and Michelle King do so well in this show.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 July 2024
  • The scene was emblematic of the entire Eastern Loop trip around the Galápagos.
    — Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
  • And in a way, the show is emblematic of a different time, both in the world and in Benson’s own life.
    — Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The idea began a few games ago and is emblematic of the chemistry that’s driven the Vikings to new heights.
    — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
  • To me, that was emblematic of the show, lots of people getting up to do speeches off the cuff.
    — Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The works in the show, which closed in September, are emblematic of the Quinns’ eclectic taste.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The piece acts as the afternoon’s crown jewel and is emblematic of the ethos.
    — Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The Lakers are a .500 team and the numbers are emblematic of that mediocrity.
    — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • And the ongoing process at the DPU is emblematic of just how hard that is proving to be.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
  • What are your most emblematic projects in the pipeline?
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Doyle also became emblematic of the type of player the Colts want to have in the locker room.
    — Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Doyle also became emblematic of the type of player the Colts want to have in the locker room.
    — Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2022
  • This meant that the School Board had to correct the results to be emblematic of just the Wauwatosa respondents.
    — Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 29 Sep. 2022
  • This play was emblematic of Auburn’s woes during the loss.
    — Nubyjas Wilborn | [email protected], al, 7 Nov. 2021
  • The win, their 14th in their past 19 games, was emblematic of the hot streak in which the Diamondbacks find themselves.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2023
  • This also marked the last model year for the three-cylinder engine that was so emblematic of the Metro.
    — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 29 Oct. 2021
  • In other ways, the group of players is emblematic of their city and country.
    — James Wagner, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Or keep the mantel decor pieces centered on florals and stems that are emblematic of the current time of year.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
  • But the fact that an attribute related to the effort was what first stood out to Moren is emblematic of Holmes.
    — Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Caterpillar is emblematic of a host of cyclicals that have done the same thing.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • In many ways, this five-day trip to Africa was emblematic of Biden’s tenure as first lady.
    — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The events of that day were emblematic of toxic divisions in the United States.
    — Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Dec. 2021
  • But the moments that are the most emblematic for her—that summarize all that’s happened over the last few months—are the ones where she’s had someone else’s back.
    — Madison Feller, ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The story of Liz Truss’ rise to the top job and of her dreadful first weeks in office is emblematic of our political times, and not just in the UK.
    — Frida Ghitis, CNN, 30 Sep. 2022
  • For Fink, the riots in Brazil are emblematic of a larger worry.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • This charcuterie board is emblematic of the radical honesty Angie K brings to the show.
    — Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
  • And Wacha’s afternoon was emblematic of the issue Quatraro faced with his starting pitchers throughout the series.
    — Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025

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