emblematic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌɛmbɫəˈmætɪk// UK //ˌɛmbəlmˈætɪk// em·blem·at·ic
adj. representing a specific idea, quality, or group. You use this to describe something that is a perfect example of a larger thing.
adj. representing or serving as a symbol of a particular quality, idea, or group. Often used to describe a specific instance that perfectly captures the essence of a broader category.
The red flag is an emblematic symbol of the country.
The old factory building is an emblematic example of the city's industrial past.
The artist's use of the dove is emblematic of peace, though the painting's dark tones suggest a more complex and nuanced interpretation of the theme.
From French emblématique. See emblem.