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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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
In many ways the Art Boutiki exemplifies the oversized role played by independent venues, which disproportionately provide space for local artists and touring acts that might not fit neatly into genre-specific clubs.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Yarbo’s remote control snowblower exemplifies convenience and innovation, ideal for residential and commercial use.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
The award recognizes their outstanding achievement in cinematic storytelling and technological innovation, most recently exemplified by their work on Apple Original Films’ F1.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Dec. 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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