typify
verb
typ·i·fy
ˈti-pə-ˌfī 
typified; typifying
1
: to represent in typical fashion : to constitute a typical mark or instance of
realism … that typified his earlier work—
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: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of : be the type of
Examples of typify in a Sentence
His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene.
The decor typifies the elegance of royal residences.
He typifies what a professional athlete should be.
Gothic architecture is typified by soaring rooflines and stained glass.
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That month, Columbia President Nemat Shafik abandoned the defiant posture that typified the stance Ivy League presidents had previously assumed.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 24 Mar. 2025
The relentless running of Szoboszlai typified Liverpool’s energetic performance, but the belligerence of Mac Allister and athleticism of Ryan Gravenberch provided the bite in midfield that was much-needed given the strengths that Eddie Howe’s side typically possess in the centre of the park.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Salah’s enduring brilliance against Newcastle was typified during Liverpool’s 2-0 win at St James’ Park in February 2023.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
New York City and the state have been engaged a long-running power struggle, typified by regular disputes over the mayor’s ability to control the city’s school system.
—Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 24 Mar. 2025
The relentless running of Szoboszlai typified Liverpool’s energetic performance, but the belligerence of Mac Allister and athleticism of Ryan Gravenberch provided the bite in midfield that was much-needed given the strengths that Eddie Howe’s side typically possess in the centre of the park.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Salah’s enduring brilliance against Newcastle was typified during Liverpool’s 2-0 win at St James’ Park in February 2023.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
New York City and the state have been engaged a long-running power struggle, typified by regular disputes over the mayor’s ability to control the city’s school system.
—Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typify. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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typify
verb
typ·i·fy
ˈtip-ə-ˌfī
typified; typifying
2
: to have or include the special or main characteristics of
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