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Recent Examples of exemplifies
The Boot of Cortez, on the other hand, is 98 percent pure gold, and its rich, luminous hue exemplifies that composition.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
This system exemplifies the transition from purely reconnaissance platforms to affordable, mass-deployable precision-strike assets.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Each year, teachers and counselors from the high schools are invited to select one student who exemplifies such accomplishments.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Chile’s 2025 wildfire season exemplifies how government institutions at all levels, as well as companies and expert groups, failed to understand and do enough to reduce the risks posed by increasingly intense wildfires.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Ty Segall exemplifies the modern indie rock experimentalist, constantly trying out new styles and attitudes and usually landing on some intense neopsychedelic sounds that can both comfort and disturb.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The latter song exemplifies Martin’s neck-snappingly furious style; his drumming simply never settles.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
This system exemplifies the transition from purely reconnaissance platforms to affordable, mass-deployable precision-strike assets.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Each year, teachers and counselors from the high schools are invited to select one student who exemplifies such accomplishments.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Chile’s 2025 wildfire season exemplifies how government institutions at all levels, as well as companies and expert groups, failed to understand and do enough to reduce the risks posed by increasingly intense wildfires.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Ty Segall exemplifies the modern indie rock experimentalist, constantly trying out new styles and attitudes and usually landing on some intense neopsychedelic sounds that can both comfort and disturb.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The latter song exemplifies Martin’s neck-snappingly furious style; his drumming simply never settles.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifies
Verb
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The candidate demonstrates willingness to address younger voters’ concerns openly, responding directly to questions about his billionaire status and financial practices.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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