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
Dakota Johnson exemplified this shift, wearing a custom light pink Gucci dress that layered sequins beneath the garment’s longline fringe, finishing the look with complementary silver earrings.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
According to a report by the Capgemini Research Institute, brand perception and loyalty and driven by enhanced customer service, a standard NAN exemplifies in the legal field.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
According to McDaniel, even cisgender saints like St. Agnes, St. Sebastian and St. George exemplified these values, exhibiting how anyone in the audience could push against gender stereotypes without changing their bodies.
—Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Throughout his career, the Mallorcan player, now 38, exemplified heart, grace, and tenacity like no other player before him.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 25 May 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
According to a report by the Capgemini Research Institute, brand perception and loyalty and driven by enhanced customer service, a standard NAN exemplifies in the legal field.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
According to McDaniel, even cisgender saints like St. Agnes, St. Sebastian and St. George exemplified these values, exhibiting how anyone in the audience could push against gender stereotypes without changing their bodies.
—Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Throughout his career, the Mallorcan player, now 38, exemplified heart, grace, and tenacity like no other player before him.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplify
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Rahm, who took 35 putts, was asked if his score could illustrate how tough Oakmont was playing.—
Apress,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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But this kind of analysis helps illustrate who benefits and who is hurt by a bill.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Your contrarian takes demonstrate independent thinking that can't be faked or prompted into existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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What’s happening Medieval Fair for all ages: The Society for Creative Anachronism will be demonstrating different arts, craftsmanship, fighting styles, and more from the Middle Ages.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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