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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One was was Keith Hernandez, the first baseman and team captain who typified New York’s approach.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
Taillon has thrown at least 140 innings in each of the past three seasons and typifies the sort of pitcher Houston is seeking at the deadline.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
No event typifies that sensibility quite like the annual GlaGla Race, which is held in Talloires every January and is something of a real-life version of the children’s Floor-is-Lava game—hundreds of brave participants compete in a paddle board race across the icy lake.
—Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
Cleveland’s club typifies a nationwide trend — more than a dozen high schools recently have launched similar clubs to explore and identify a more inclusive approach to manhood.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typify. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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