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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There’s also a deeply romantic feeling to its interiors, exemplified by the lobby’s antique furnishings and tall windows that draw in light.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
During his first full game as a starter in college, Arch exemplified this by throwing for four touchdowns and running for a 67-yard touchdown.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
That’s because, even though TSMC and Samsung are major chip manufacturing leaders, the US still holds commanding positions in chip design and related software, exemplified by Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
During his first full game as a starter in college, Arch exemplified this by throwing for four touchdowns and running for a 67-yard touchdown.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
That’s because, even though TSMC and Samsung are major chip manufacturing leaders, the US still holds commanding positions in chip design and related software, exemplified by Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exemplify. Accessed 8 Sep. 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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