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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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 The latter song exemplifies Martin’s neck-snappingly furious style; his drumming simply never settles. —Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026 The gilt-bronze mirrors exemplify Claude’s whimsical flair. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemplify
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 The latter song exemplifies Martin’s neck-snappingly furious style; his drumming simply never settles. —Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026 The gilt-bronze mirrors exemplify Claude’s whimsical flair. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemplify
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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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