exemplifying

present participle of exemplify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exemplifying Best exemplifying the effect are those in the Undulation suite, one of three new sets that join Echo, Vibrations’ first chapter unveiled in January. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The honor, announced today, promotes the practice of investigative journalism exemplifying compassion, courage and integrity. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Like the Nixon-Vindman contest, the congressional races received significant national attention, exemplifying the rift between the Democratic party’s progressive left and center. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 The revisions at the President’s House Site have drawn intense scrutiny, exemplifying both the aims and the limits of the broader effort. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 Students from each of DMUSD’s nine schools were honored for their exceptional achievements and contributions, exemplifying the values that inspire the district’s learning community, according to a news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Block, all exemplifying the Kansas City spirit. — Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 Some of her models also carried striking cradleboards covered in quillwork or ledger art—representing not only the current generation of artists exemplifying Native excellence but the generations to come. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Junior reliever Owen Morgan, who picked up the pitching win, pointed to that play as exemplifying Clark’s value. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifying
Verb
  • These behaviors were rarely seen in the absence of cocaine, illustrating how a normally varied set of actions can become restricted to a persistent behavioral pattern, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • By May 2026, the company was making almost $28 in revenue per short-distance passenger, compared with $73 per long-distance passenger, illustrating the tension between the two services.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This year, North America salty snacks sales grew 23%, nearly four times faster than the company overall, demonstrating the early impact in scaling a broader snacking portfolio.
    — Kirk Tanner, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • SpaceX conducted 170 launches in 2025 — compared to China’s 92 launches — demonstrating the scale of Washington’s commercial edge.
    — Mark Montgomery, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Exemplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplifying. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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