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.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Expert and thorough reporters like Katie Rogers exemplify how an independent and free press helps the American people better understand their government and its leaders.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The latest round of retail earnings — exemplified by Walmart , which is known for low prices — reflected these concerns across income brackets.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
One standout example brings together Tel Aviv’s Newton Tech and Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to develop high-throughput gait and movement analysis technology, exemplifying how Israeli innovation and Boston’s rehabilitation medicine combine to improve patient outcomes.
—Benjamin Sharoni, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exemplify. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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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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