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
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.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Kiko Milano’s powder franchise, developed through more than eight years of partnership with S’Young International, exemplifies this approach.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Though her burial exemplified nothing extraordinary, as a woman with no status, the surgery demonstrates that the Pazyryk took care to tend to the sick and injured in their society, regardless of their station, Gizmodo reported.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Ahead, explore 21 manicures that perfectly exemplify Pisces' energy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Kiko Milano’s powder franchise, developed through more than eight years of partnership with S’Young International, exemplifies this approach.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Though her burial exemplified nothing extraordinary, as a woman with no status, the surgery demonstrates that the Pazyryk took care to tend to the sick and injured in their society, regardless of their station, Gizmodo reported.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Ahead, explore 21 manicures that perfectly exemplify Pisces' energy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplify
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The inflation Sarkisian described is most powerfully illustrated through head coaching salaries.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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That's where the rate has consistently sat in recent weeks, illustrating the stability in the mortgage rate environment currently.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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To demonstrate the district attorney’s alleged bias, the motion highlighted the examination of witness John Richardson, a Loyola Marymount University student from the Bay Area who was among the 13 arrested in 2024 but later entered a youth diversion program after pleading no contest.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Matthews demonstrated the level of depth UCLA has leaned on throughout the season.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplify. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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