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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Holmes's journey from large-scale distilling at Jim Beam to leading a craft distillery in Texas exemplifies her dedication to the craft and her ability to adapt and innovate within the industry.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
That exemplified her approach, even if her first cookbook sometimes deviated from that mission.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The resin’s unexplained inclusion on the list exemplifies how opaque the administration’s process for crafting its tariff policy has been.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
That exemplified her approach, even if her first cookbook sometimes deviated from that mission.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The resin’s unexplained inclusion on the list exemplifies how opaque the administration’s process for crafting its tariff policy has been.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
Tree Hut exemplifies building up its consumers, how does that relate to the brand’s overall mission?
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exemplify
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exemplify. Accessed 1 May. 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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