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Recent Examples of typify
Unlike the stereotypical snooty high tea, the Maid’s service is steeped in the good humor—and obsession with quality—that typifies Roos’ and Bekker’s projects.
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Adam Erace, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The mood that settled in elsewhere was sweeter and less prickly, typified by the loving advocacy of soulful Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean, who took time to celebrate the bravery of sojourners like her own family, who made it to the U.K. by way of Jamaica and Guyana.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2026
Their approach that day actually did typify the three core principles, twice scoring from quick attacks (nine minutes apart) with just 27 per cent possession.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Both exhibitions typify the value of artist-run spaces, from the non-sanitized look of the Rice Hotel to the dynamics of the shows themselves.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adam Erace, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The mood that settled in elsewhere was sweeter and less prickly, typified by the loving advocacy of soulful Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean, who took time to celebrate the bravery of sojourners like her own family, who made it to the U.K. by way of Jamaica and Guyana.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2026
Their approach that day actually did typify the three core principles, twice scoring from quick attacks (nine minutes apart) with just 27 per cent possession.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Both exhibitions typify the value of artist-run spaces, from the non-sanitized look of the Rice Hotel to the dynamics of the shows themselves.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typify
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The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Davis, who died in 1991 at the age of 65, exemplifies the artist as a restlessly curious searcher always ready to explore new sonic terrain.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Players like Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan symbolized a new level of ambition, while goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller found success in top leagues.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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As Freeling prepares to test himself against Phillips and the Panthers’ other edge rushers, The Athletic takes a closer look at his skill set and analyzes three plays from his junior season that illustrate his athleticism and potential, along with his room for growth.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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San Jose’s experience illustrates how housing projects stall when permitting systems and local processes remain misaligned with state housing reforms.—
Christina Mojica,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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While Paris represented Longchamp’s heritage and savoir-faire, New York embodied the future-facing, cosmopolitan identity the brand wanted to project.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The trouble is that their theories don’t embody perfect truth, so the tearing might happen, but the saving part will never arrive.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typify. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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