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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The big irony here is that the Common Core State Standards, which typified and codified this approach, and whose effectiveness tests like the PARCC and SBA were meant to measure, promised to make students college and career ready.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Alvaro Morata typified that: once booed by the Spanish crowd but the head of the gang in Germany, instigating golf lessons, running poker sessions and pulling together Spotify playlists.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
The Brazilian deserved it because his tireless display typified Newcastle’s backs-against-the-wall mentality after the break.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
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Peter Greene, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Alvaro Morata typified that: once booed by the Spanish crowd but the head of the gang in Germany, instigating golf lessons, running poker sessions and pulling together Spotify playlists.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
The Brazilian deserved it because his tireless display typified Newcastle’s backs-against-the-wall mentality after the break.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typify. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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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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