typifying

present participle of typify

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Lawrence is superb at exemplifying Grace’s confusion.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
  • According to Pharr, Gordon has earned 18 college credit hours and received a 24 on the ACT, further exemplifying his commitment to success and readiness for college-level work.
    Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Previously, the movie ended on a grand wide shot of Hellhounds surrounding the house, symbolizing that Mia’s house was the new hub of evil like Norma’s house once was.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Following its Paris debut, Keigan opened its first flagship store in a historic building on Shanghai’s West Nanjing Road, symbolizing its commitment to aesthetic co-creation.
    Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Wisteria is a light, calming shade of purple that feels fitting for illustrating any garden.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The Jayhawks would go onto win 38-21, with that particular drive illustrating the dominance of Kansas’ ground game Saturday.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Ripa kept the incredible costumes coming in 2017, embodying Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke) from Game of Thrones.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How did the creative team avoid objectifying women the way Bunny does?
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.
    Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Typifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typifying. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

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