exemplify

verb ex·em·pli·fy \ ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Examples: exemplify in a Sentence

Definition of exemplify

exemplified; exemplifying

transitive verb

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

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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.

Recent Examples of exemplify from the Web

Jingmai O’Connor is one of the people who exemplifies this new generation, both in terms of her diversity and career path.

— robert clark, National Geographic, "Why Today is the Golden Age for Dinosaur Discoveries," 2 June 2018
There are two coaches on U-M's campus who exemplify this more than anyone else: Carol Hutchins and John Beilein.

— nick baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan basketball must pay John Beilein, staff whatever they want," 1 June 2018
Ticketed art pop-ups have been wildly successful on the East and West coasts, perhaps exemplified by the Museum of Ice Cream and the Color Factory.

— hannah steinkopf-frank, RedEye Chicago, "Happy Place is bringing the Instagram-ready art pop-up trend to Chicago," 29 May 2018
This award is presented to people who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law, according to the program.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "Andy Klein earns Good Scout Award for Boy Scouts, raises $80,000," 25 May 2018
Identify mentors who exemplify integrity and leadership excellence.

— katie reilly, Time, "Here Are 10 of the Best Pieces of Advice From 2018 Commencement Speakers," 24 May 2018
Black actors and actresses have to play slaves, drug dealers, and athletes who exemplify the rags to riches story.

— zito madu, GQ, "Art in a World Shaped by Trayvon," 24 Apr. 2018
Wisconsin Lutheran established the Divine Servant Award in 2017 to honor an individual who exemplifies qualities of servant leadership and has exhibited Christian values throughout his or her life of service.

— jeff maillet, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Broadcaster and former NFL coach Tony Dungy will receive Wisconsin Lutheran College honor," 22 Mar. 2018
Shkreli’s early life exemplified the rags-to-riches American success story.

— robert reich, Newsweek, "Robert Reich: America Has A Martin Shkreli Problem," 13 Mar. 2018

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