as in to illustrate
to show or make clear by using examples
in your review you don't really exemplify your points with specific examples from the novel
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Recent Examples of exemplify
Town leaders should seek a town manager who exemplifies integrity, transparency and a strong respect for local governance.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Through her award-winning films and service as a jury member at multiple international film festivals, Zhang exemplifies the growing influence of Chinese artists in shaping the future of animation.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Detroit, a majority Black city, exemplifies the resilience of Black people, Harris said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Filtering through the magnitude of product options is a full-time job—the sheer range of items, from cotton swaddles to monitors to diaper pails, exemplifies the paradox of choice.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Through her award-winning films and service as a jury member at multiple international film festivals, Zhang exemplifies the growing influence of Chinese artists in shaping the future of animation.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Detroit, a majority Black city, exemplifies the resilience of Black people, Harris said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Filtering through the magnitude of product options is a full-time job—the sheer range of items, from cotton swaddles to monitors to diaper pails, exemplifies the paradox of choice.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplify
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To illustrate Renoir’s creative process, several of his major paintings will be reunited with and displayed alongside their related drawings.—
Jane Levere,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Yore duffel bag was exhibited in its pattern pieces, illustrating the 78 parts and 72 hours of craftsmanship required for each creation.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Like something out of an early Transformers movie, researchers at Caltech have just demonstrated how a humanoid and a drone can team up to accomplish multiple forms of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The department intends to make sure participants have a safe space to demonstrate and intends stop any unlawful activity.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplify. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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