Definition of exemplify
exemplified
;exemplifying
transitive verb
1 : to show or illustrate by example anecdotes exemplifying those virtues
2 : to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
3a : to be an instance of or serve as an example : embody she exemplifies the qualities of a good leaderb : to be typical of a dish that exemplifies French cuisine
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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.
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Area residents, law enforcement professionals and business leaders in this community say Amistad exemplifies life at the border for them.
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Thornton was selected as the Panthers’ 2017 nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which recognizes the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
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An enticing selection of finished and soon-to-be finished homes await in Shoal Creek Valley in Kansas City’s Northland, exemplifying builder Brookfield Residential’s fresh architectural style and impeccable craftsmanship.
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That skill was exemplified by a mid-season meeting that inspired his team to one of the best finishes in Coyote baseball history.
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The weakening of congressional control over war powers — exemplified by the lack of explicit authorization for current military operations in Syria — has often been noted.
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O'Hara said Romanelli exemplifies the qualities John Carroll officials would like to see in all of its graduates.
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These runs have almost never been attempted and often exemplify the extremes of difficulty, unpredictability and danger.
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The kind of misogyny that is exemplified by James Bond is still a large part of some quarters of the modern male psyche and probably still bears mentioning and talking about.
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Origin and Etymology of exemplify
Middle English exemplifien, from Anglo-French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum
EXEMPLIFY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of exemplify for English Language Learners
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: to be a very good example of (something) : to show (something) very clearly
EXEMPLIFY Defined for Kids
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exemplified
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: to serve as an example of Salad exemplifies a healthy menu choice.
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