as in to illustrate
to show or make clear by using examples
in your review you don't really exemplify your points with specific examples from the novel
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Recent Examples of exemplify
At the moment, the breadth of its codes is exemplified by a kidswear range, which is the result of a multiyear licensing agreement with Nanán that launched with the spring 2025 collection.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
From tights to toothbrushes, these brands exemplify how renewable resources and circular systems can transform everyday essentials.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The award is voted on by Dodger players and coaches and recognizes the player who exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Campanella.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
This year’s Spotlight Award goes to director HIKARI, celebrating her vivid and versatile storytelling as exemplified in Centerpiece presentation RENTAL FAMILY.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
From tights to toothbrushes, these brands exemplify how renewable resources and circular systems can transform everyday essentials.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The award is voted on by Dodger players and coaches and recognizes the player who exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Campanella.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
This year’s Spotlight Award goes to director HIKARI, celebrating her vivid and versatile storytelling as exemplified in Centerpiece presentation RENTAL FAMILY.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
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New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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One New Kingdom papyrus illustrates a curious case of power being projected along the river through sheer brinkmanship.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The test event also demonstrated that the system can detect UAVs even if drones are partially obscured by buildings or clouds.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Protesters had rallied for days outside the Texas state capitol, demonstrating against Republican efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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