exemplify
verb
ex·em·pli·fy
ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī 
exemplified; exemplifying
1
: to show or illustrate by example
anecdotes exemplifying those virtues
2
: to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
3
a
: to be an instance of or serve as an example : embody
she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader
b
: to be typical of
a dish that exemplifies French cuisine
Examples of exemplify in a Sentence
His works exemplify the taste of the period.
The city's economic growth is exemplified by the many new buildings that are currently under construction.
Recent Examples on the Web
Its struggles exemplify the challenges of navigating a fast-evolving e-commerce sector.
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Kimberly Chin, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
This newfound political clout is exemplified by the rise of Fairshake, a super PAC bankrolled by top cryptocurrency companies including Ripple, Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase and Jump Crypto.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
His looming presence is exemplified in a poignant moment in the trailer (and seen here in the image above) in which Lucilla gives Maximus' ring to Lucius.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024
The barracks’ advanced architectural layout exemplifies the engineering talents of the ancient Egyptian builders, who skillfully harnessed the existing landscape for military objectives, Khaled adds.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
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Kimberly Chin, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
This newfound political clout is exemplified by the rise of Fairshake, a super PAC bankrolled by top cryptocurrency companies including Ripple, Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase and Jump Crypto.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
His looming presence is exemplified in a poignant moment in the trailer (and seen here in the image above) in which Lucilla gives Maximus' ring to Lucius.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024
The barracks’ advanced architectural layout exemplifies the engineering talents of the ancient Egyptian builders, who skillfully harnessed the existing landscape for military objectives, Khaled adds.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
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exemplify
verb
ex·em·pli·fy
ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī
exemplified; exemplifying
1
: to show by example
the story exemplifies the virtue of generosity
2
: to serve as an example of
she exemplifies a good leader
exemplification
noun
-ˌzem-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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