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Recent Examples of typify
In the round of 16, the reigning champions lacked the decisive edge that typified those victorious runs in 2015 and 2019, losing on penalty kicks to longtime rival Sweden following a goalless draw.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
But its ubiquitousness brings the scent somewhere between classic and basic, perhaps known by some to typify a certain metropolitan type.
—Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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
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
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
But its ubiquitousness brings the scent somewhere between classic and basic, perhaps known by some to typify a certain metropolitan type.
—Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typify
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Netflix exemplified this by pivoting from DVDs to streaming before the market forced the change.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Featuring a gradient leather finish in either green or purple, this design exemplifies the synesthesia phenomenon by reimagining a classic silhouette—blending two distinct styles and introducing them in striking and unconventional colorways.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Vultures are a Halloween and horror movie staple, symbolizing death and decay.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Anderson’s son Brandon Thomas Lee says the recognition is an honor and symbolizes a shift in both public and most importantly peer group perception.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typify. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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