typify
verb
typ·i·fy
ˈti-pə-ˌfī 
typified; typifying
1
: to represent in typical fashion : to constitute a typical mark or instance of
realism … that typified his earlier work—
Current Biography
Current Biography2
: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of : be the type of
Examples of typify in a Sentence
His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene.
The decor typifies the elegance of royal residences.
He typifies what a professional athlete should be.
Gothic architecture is typified by soaring rooflines and stained glass.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jason Knight, the captain, typifies that with his attitude.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Today’s the distractions from underlying budget issues revolve not surprisingly around the presidential campaign and are typified by the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn-Wharton economic model.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The account of Archie Reed of Web Industries, a flexible materials converter and ESOP in Marlborough, Mass., typifies many of the stories.
—Mary Josephs, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The new apartment building at 3627-3633 N. Sheffield typifies this troublesome direction.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for typify
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Today’s the distractions from underlying budget issues revolve not surprisingly around the presidential campaign and are typified by the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn-Wharton economic model.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The account of Archie Reed of Web Industries, a flexible materials converter and ESOP in Marlborough, Mass., typifies many of the stories.
—Mary Josephs, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The new apartment building at 3627-3633 N. Sheffield typifies this troublesome direction.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for typify
Cite this Entry
“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typify. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
typify
verb
typ·i·fy
ˈtip-ə-ˌfī
typified; typifying
2
: to have or include the special or main characteristics of
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share