typifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of typify
as in exemplifies

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  1. exemplifies
  2. symbolizes
  3. illustrates
  4. personifies
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  • Perhaps no stock exemplifies these qualities more than Coca-Cola .
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Califia Carlisle exemplifies how and why California is failing on homelessness.
    — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • In China and other East Asian countries, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the full moon traditionally symbolizes reunion and togetherness.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Tariffs imposed on Canadian imports now extend to hockey equipment, potentially increasing the cost of playing the very sport that perhaps best symbolizes the cultural connection between the two countries.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • Director Josef Kubota Wladyka illustrates the pluses and minuses of Haru’s potent imagination, resulting in a film that’s sexy, bittersweet and absurdist.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Honoring Nigo’s work and influence, the exhibition analyzes and illustrates the cultural fusions that have shaped his lifework through fashion, music, and design — from Japanese craft and streetwear to vintage Americana and contemporary luxury.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrates
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  • Even though Miami’s inside linebacker spot had been decimated by injuries, and the overall roster lacks playmakers (which Dodson was), and experience (43 NFL starts), that decision personifies what this season will be about.
    — Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • With a soothing neutral color palette and elegant touches like custom cathedral ceilings, the house personifies modern luxury.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
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