symbolized
Embodied in form
Symbolized is the past tense of symbolize, meaning to represent or stand for something else.
A dove symbolized peace; a red rose symbolized love.
The word describes how one thing serves as an emblem or sign for another: The broken chain symbolized their newfound freedom.
For many, the fallen statue symbolized the end of an era.
Highest point or tuft
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- flagCloth symbol or signal
banner · standard · heraldry · sigil · totem · shield · monogram · hallmark
Concrete manifestation of idea
- personificationAttributing humanity to non-humans
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
- avatarDigital user representation
manifestation · incarnation · archetype · exemplify · typify · depict · portray · illustrate
Symbolic tale with deeper meaning
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- connotationImplied sense, not dictionary
- significanceQuality of mattering
- abstractionDistilling to essential qualities
semiotics · allusion · implication · subtext · nuance · signify · denote · connote
Formal event marking occasions
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- communionProfound shared closeness
baptism · initiation · consecration · anointment · offering · altar · vestments · incense
crest
Highest point or tuft
flag · banner · standard · heraldry · sigil · totem · shield · monogram · hallmark · trademark
embodiment
Concrete manifestation of idea
- personificationAttributing humanity to non-humans
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
avatar · manifestation · incarnation · archetype · exemplify · typify · depict · portray · illustrate · proxy
allegory
Symbolic tale with deeper meaning
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- connotationImplied sense, not dictionary
- significanceQuality of mattering
abstraction · semiotics · allusion · implication · subtext · nuance · signify · denote · connote · evoke
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
communion · baptism · initiation · consecration · anointment · offering · altar · vestments · incense · candle
symbolizeddemonstrated
Showed or proved something
literalized · denoted · spelled out · embodied · unsymbolized