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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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
According to a report by the Capgemini Research Institute, brand perception and loyalty and driven by enhanced customer service, a standard NAN exemplifies in the legal field.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
According to McDaniel, even cisgender saints like St. Agnes, St. Sebastian and St. George exemplified these values, exhibiting how anyone in the audience could push against gender stereotypes without changing their bodies.
—Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Throughout his career, the Mallorcan player, now 38, exemplified heart, grace, and tenacity like no other player before him.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 25 May 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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