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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After McCandless and her council colleagues approved the sweeping tax breaks, King consistently spoke on how its planning process exemplified poor communication from the city, saying that current leaders should have advocated for a better deal for Independence.
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Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
On that single basis, his campaign exemplified a strategy almost completely devoid of any serious debate about California’s numerous issues, such as homelessness, poverty, water supply, a sluggish economy and a state budget awash in red ink.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The closing scene of the team celebrating Daniel's return from the Ascended Realm by going on a fishing trip exemplifies this, ending on a high note ahead of the dramatic season finale.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The move exemplifies a push by developers and investors in South Florida towards the super high-end.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
On that single basis, his campaign exemplified a strategy almost completely devoid of any serious debate about California’s numerous issues, such as homelessness, poverty, water supply, a sluggish economy and a state budget awash in red ink.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The closing scene of the team celebrating Daniel's return from the Ascended Realm by going on a fishing trip exemplifies this, ending on a high note ahead of the dramatic season finale.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The move exemplifies a push by developers and investors in South Florida towards the super high-end.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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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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