exemplify
verb
ex·em·pli·fy
ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī 
exemplified; exemplifying
1
: to show or illustrate by example
anecdotes exemplifying those virtues
2
: to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
3
a
: to be an instance of or serve as an example : embody
she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader
b
: to be typical of
a dish that exemplifies French cuisine
Examples of exemplify in a Sentence
His works exemplify the taste of the period.
The city's economic growth is exemplified by the many new buildings that are currently under construction.
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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
That’s far from the truth, and the case of Martell-LeBron exemplifies what’s wrong with that thinking.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
This person exemplifies the core values of DDA and is chosen by judges and peers to represent the entire class.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Mark Cuban exemplified this in a recent post on the social media platform Bluesky.
—Tressie McMillan Cottom, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exemplify
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exemplify. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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exemplify
verb
ex·em·pli·fy
ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī
exemplified; exemplifying
1
: to show by example
the story exemplifies the virtue of generosity
2
: to serve as an example of
she exemplifies a good leader
exemplification
noun
-ˌzem-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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