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Recent Examples of exemplifies
The recent federal court ruling that the university cannot terminate the professor for his social media post exemplifies the ongoing tension between academic freedom and public accountability, with broad implications for First Amendment rights in educational settings.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The award is voted on by Dodger players and coaches and recognizes the player who exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Campanella.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Charlotte, in particular, exemplifies this with the store’s design and product mix being both a destination for self-purchase and a place to find thoughtful presents.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Another one of those wonderful tasks that exemplifies the joys of Taskmaster, this early series-11 gem gives us not just a great task idea but a wonderful summation of how everyone in this particularly good series looks at the world.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
The work exemplifies Liu’s focus on practical solutions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Thiel’s company Palantir exemplifies this capability, with its platforms designed to synthesize disparate information sources into comprehensive intelligence systems.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Its 15-year history in Old Town exemplifies the company’s professionalism and growth both on the stage and in terms of donor support.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The award is voted on by Dodger players and coaches and recognizes the player who exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Campanella.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Charlotte, in particular, exemplifies this with the store’s design and product mix being both a destination for self-purchase and a place to find thoughtful presents.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Another one of those wonderful tasks that exemplifies the joys of Taskmaster, this early series-11 gem gives us not just a great task idea but a wonderful summation of how everyone in this particularly good series looks at the world.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
The work exemplifies Liu’s focus on practical solutions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Thiel’s company Palantir exemplifies this capability, with its platforms designed to synthesize disparate information sources into comprehensive intelligence systems.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Its 15-year history in Old Town exemplifies the company’s professionalism and growth both on the stage and in terms of donor support.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifies
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But the starkness of difference in the reactions illustrates just how much has changed.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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One New Kingdom papyrus illustrates a curious case of power being projected along the river through sheer brinkmanship.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Yet another said to avoid the influenza vaccine in a patient with an egg allergy, although the data demonstrates that vaccination would be safe.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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More than anything, this program demonstrates that officers are present, responsive, preventative and active, Lucas said.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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