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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The legal profession exemplifies the hazards of overwork without a respite.
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Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Perhaps David Stearns’ front office will try to add a starter at the trade deadline, but this series’ trio exemplifies what the team has been getting from the top of its rotation.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Chaudhry's path from air force engineer in India to founder of multiple Silicon Valley security companies—including Zscaler, worth $45 billion—exemplified how the tech boom rewarded risk-taking over institutional loyalty.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
The brand’s contemporary designs exemplify resilience, individuality and excellence.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
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Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Perhaps David Stearns’ front office will try to add a starter at the trade deadline, but this series’ trio exemplifies what the team has been getting from the top of its rotation.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Chaudhry's path from air force engineer in India to founder of multiple Silicon Valley security companies—including Zscaler, worth $45 billion—exemplified how the tech boom rewarded risk-taking over institutional loyalty.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
The brand’s contemporary designs exemplify resilience, individuality and excellence.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exemplify. Accessed 8 Aug. 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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