emblematic
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.”
“One case involving four men, known as the “Newburgh Four”, became emblematic of the risks.”
“But Toni and Lala reappear through the novel as he works on his book, gently pushing back at Toño’s efforts to make them emblematic of anything.”
From French emblématique. See emblem.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.