typifying

verb

Definition of typifyingnext
present participle of typify
as in exemplifying

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  1. symbolizing
  2. illustrating
  3. embodying
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  • In addition to livestock, Russia has gifted other animals to North Korea, seemingly as a gesture of goodwill from Putin to Kim, symbolizing the growing ties between their regimes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Some cultures have special meals symbolizing luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of symbolizing
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  • The duo’s performance artfully melds emotion with physical prowess, illustrating the song’s themes of self-confrontation and acceptance.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Leonardo da Vinci envisioned a flying machine long before airplanes took to the skies, illustrating humanity’s enduring desire to turn dreams into tools that reshape the physical world.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrating
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  • Winter Maker Moon, embodying the power and quiet strength of the winter season, a time of rest and preparation for renewal.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The song’s production features sharp brass, syncopated beats, and a driving tumbao rhythm, embodying Celia’s timeless energy and salsa’s dancefloor appeal.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of embodying
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