as in illustrated
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 exemplified
Mackenzie Stroemer, who had three goals Tuesday and has been the team’s leading scorer throughout the season, thought the game exemplified the close community on the team.
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Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Where the movie’s true eccentricity comes in is in its combination of breezy comedy with shocking brutality and gore, perhaps most exemplified in an oddly casual moment in a morgue where Seagal and Wayans find a clue in the form of a serial number on a dead woman’s breast implant.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026
This goes for Sharyn [Alfonsi], Cecilia [Vega] and Scott as well, all at the top of the world of TV journalism who exemplified 60 Minutes' ethos of tough questions and honest storytelling.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The path to this year’s election in the 6th District has exemplified the confusing political game of musical chairs unleashed by Proposition 50’s passage.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Artemis crew exemplified mutual care, joy, appreciation and humility to drive mission success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The Yankees have often given KC trouble, exemplified by 13 straight regular-season losses to the Bronx Bombers over two seasons.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Or perhaps the thing that's pulling at our heartstrings is the beauty of science and the spirit of exploration exemplified by the team at NASA who put this together.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Where the movie’s true eccentricity comes in is in its combination of breezy comedy with shocking brutality and gore, perhaps most exemplified in an oddly casual moment in a morgue where Seagal and Wayans find a clue in the form of a serial number on a dead woman’s breast implant.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026
This goes for Sharyn [Alfonsi], Cecilia [Vega] and Scott as well, all at the top of the world of TV journalism who exemplified 60 Minutes' ethos of tough questions and honest storytelling.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The path to this year’s election in the 6th District has exemplified the confusing political game of musical chairs unleashed by Proposition 50’s passage.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Artemis crew exemplified mutual care, joy, appreciation and humility to drive mission success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The Yankees have often given KC trouble, exemplified by 13 straight regular-season losses to the Bronx Bombers over two seasons.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Or perhaps the thing that's pulling at our heartstrings is the beauty of science and the spirit of exploration exemplified by the team at NASA who put this together.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplified
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One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The company says testing has demonstrated improvements in durability, safety, and low-temperature performance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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“Exemplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplified. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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