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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Russia's June 15 missile strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, exemplifies its deliberate targeting of Ukraine's cultural and religious identity.
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The daughters of Caroline and White Sun further exemplify different ways to have been a young woman as American civilization developed.
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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The scale of the fund, and the involvement of multiple international partners, illustrates Abu Dhabi’s ambition to use AI to help diversify its economy, and its credibility as an investor.
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typify. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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