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
Perez’s rise exemplifies the critical importance of allyship in creating meaningful change within Hollywood’s power structures.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 July 2025
An old-time ninja vibe The original Ninja Gaiden trilogy arrived on the NES between 1988 and 1991, exemplifying everything great about the early days of gaming.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
The legal profession exemplifies the hazards of overwork without a respite.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Perhaps David Stearns’ front office will try to add a starter at the trade deadline, but this series’ trio exemplifies what the team has been getting from the top of its rotation.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 July 2025
An old-time ninja vibe The original Ninja Gaiden trilogy arrived on the NES between 1988 and 1991, exemplifying everything great about the early days of gaming.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
The legal profession exemplifies the hazards of overwork without a respite.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Perhaps David Stearns’ front office will try to add a starter at the trade deadline, but this series’ trio exemplifies what the team has been getting from the top of its rotation.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplify
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But the past 11 games have illustrated how the Padres are at their best.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Radiohead’s performance on charts all around the world throughout 2025 illustrates the power of virality in today’s music industry.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump generally doesn’t hesitate to threaten other countries, as demonstrated by his tariff war.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hims & Hers stock (NASDAQ: HIMS) fell approximately 13% in after-hours trading following Q2 results that demonstrated strong growth but did not meet revenue forecasts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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