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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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Three special honors will be handed during ceremony — two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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That sort of easy back-and-forth exemplifies Dippold and Murai’s working relationship.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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There are so many homages to Sơn Tùng M-TP’s country, including the jade water buffalo, Vietnam’s national animal, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The raise for Surtain also illustrates the options the Broncos had in mind while building up considerable cap space entering the summer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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And as part of the Oberoi Group, Rajvilas embodies the brand’s reputation for quietly exceptional service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These communities have, for centuries, evolved to embody the distinctly American capacity to embrace difference and foster opportunity for all—now and for the future.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typify. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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