emblematically

In representative fashion

In a way that serves as a symbol or representative example of something larger.

A scene might emblematically capture an era's spirit, or a single gesture might emblematically express a movement's values: The photograph emblematically represents the chaos of that decade.

The word suggests that something concrete stands for something abstract.

symbolic

symbolically

By way of representation

representatively · iconically · typifying · epitomizing · personifying · embodying · signifying · exemplifying · characterizing · encapsulating

iconic

distinctively

In a recognizable manner

archetypally · definitively · unmistakably · hallmark · trademark · signature · badge · crest · insignia · banner

suggestive

evocatively

In memory-summoning manner

subtly · pointedly · meaningfully · resonantly · powerfully · strikingly · vividly · eloquently · expressively · poignantly

representative

typically

In the usual manner

ideally · perfectly · model · epitome · quintessence · archetype · exemplar · specimen · benchmark · standard

Opposites
representational mode

emblematicallyliterally

In exact terms

actually · concretely · directly · factually · prosaically

typicality

emblematicallyatypically

Not in expected manner

uncharacteristically · anomalously · unremarkably · ordinarily · mundanely

typicality of representation

emblematicallyatypically

Not in expected manner

uncharacteristically · anomalously · unusually · exceptionally · aberrantly

Family

emblem, emblematic, emblems

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