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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This collaboration exemplifies the company’s composable weapons strategy, which aims to create more flexible and adaptable missile systems through strategic partnerships, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than with the rise of AI, which exemplifies both the opportunity and complexity boards must navigate.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The tension created when an average drill becomes a real, life-or-death situation is exemplified in the performances, but the feeling would not be the same without the support of the craft teams.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Karan received the humanitarian award from her daughter Gabby, whose Donna Karan sheer black dress with a black slip and oversized black jacket exemplified the longevity of Karan’s designs.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than with the rise of AI, which exemplifies both the opportunity and complexity boards must navigate.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The tension created when an average drill becomes a real, life-or-death situation is exemplified in the performances, but the feeling would not be the same without the support of the craft teams.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Karan received the humanitarian award from her daughter Gabby, whose Donna Karan sheer black dress with a black slip and oversized black jacket exemplified the longevity of Karan’s designs.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 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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