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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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 May 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 May 2025
The Department of Energy’s approach of working with industry to identify how federal facilities can be used to accelerate the construction of AI Infrastructure exemplifies the cross-sector collaboration necessary to take U.S. AI infrastructure to the next level.
—Gordon Bitko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The project exemplifies emerging Catalan talent at Cannes, offering a glimpse into new narrative voices committed to fresh cinematic language.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
The collaboration, which features fish motifs, nautical cord necklaces and a white linen shirt adorned with Alighieri golden buttons, exemplifies how Wadle has been running the company.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 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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