symbolising Meaning of "symbolising"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the act of representing something with a symbol

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  1. "Now he (the Australian digger) is joined by his mate, symbolising the extraordinary and close friendship between New Zealand and Australia in times of war and peace," Ms Clark told the gathering. "Today, we reaffirm the bonds which exist...
    on Apr 26, 2008 By: Helen Clark Source: The Australian

  2. Mayor Ken Livingstone said: "The stadium will act as a beacon symbolising the extraordinary transformation and regeneration of east London as a result of staging the 2012 Games and the permanent legacy of new sports and community facilities for...
    on Nov 7, 2007 By: Ken Livingstone Source: Daily Mail

  3. "This is really street theatre symbolising all the different elements of the peace movement. It presages on Thursday, which we hope will be the largest weekday demonstration," said Lindsey German of the Stop the War Coalition, one of the...
    on Nov 19, 2003 By: Lindsey German Source: Independent Online

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