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Recent Examples of exemplifies
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade interior exemplifies the earth tone trend.
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Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Perhaps this exemplifies how the East perceives the body.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Carson West, Colerain High School Carson West, a student at Colerain High School, exemplifies resilience, character and dedication.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Offering endless glam inspiration, Olivia Dean exemplifies the soft black hair color trend.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
So there’s a special poignancy—even a measure of consolation—in the arrival of a new work, from another source entirely, that exemplifies the intelligence and the rigor of Wiseman’s methods.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The prize is meant to recognize a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
That stunning fact, unknown to many people (including me), exemplifies the conclusion of a new McKinsey study, published today.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity presents the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award annually to a Major League Baseball player that exemplifies Gehrig’s spirit on and off the field.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Perhaps this exemplifies how the East perceives the body.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Carson West, Colerain High School Carson West, a student at Colerain High School, exemplifies resilience, character and dedication.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Offering endless glam inspiration, Olivia Dean exemplifies the soft black hair color trend.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
So there’s a special poignancy—even a measure of consolation—in the arrival of a new work, from another source entirely, that exemplifies the intelligence and the rigor of Wiseman’s methods.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The prize is meant to recognize a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
That stunning fact, unknown to many people (including me), exemplifies the conclusion of a new McKinsey study, published today.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity presents the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award annually to a Major League Baseball player that exemplifies Gehrig’s spirit on and off the field.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifies
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Perhaps nothing in the book illustrates the challenges faced by the women of the scrappy National Women’s Football League, which formally ran from 1974 to 1989 (though several teams predated the league) more so than a description of one Ohio billboard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Across these pairings, the retrospective illustrates how early festival exposure and development support helped propel emerging filmmakers onto the international stage.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Overall, the property demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical labor standards, and cultural preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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