exemplify
verb
ex·em·pli·fy
ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī 
exemplified; exemplifying
1
: to show or illustrate by example
anecdotes exemplifying those virtues
2
: to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
3
a
: to be an instance of or serve as an example : embody
she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader
b
: to be typical of
a dish that exemplifies French cuisine
Examples of exemplify in a Sentence
His works exemplify the taste of the period.
The city's economic growth is exemplified by the many new buildings that are currently under construction.
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The Bay Bridge saga exemplifies how California, which once taught the world how to build things, lost its mojo by erecting so many political, legal and financial hurdles to getting things done.
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The exponential rise of women’s football—exemplified by the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s record-breaking viewership—demonstrates that, with the right investment, women’s sports can thrive commercially.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Beyond being mashed to create guacamole, avocados have become an American culinary staple because of their creamy texture and healthy fat and fiber content — exemplified by the ubiquity of avocado toast on Southland brunch menus.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Instead, the tone was self-serious, yet still fun, as exemplified by musical numbers celebrating the leading ladies of Wicked, the recently deceased producer Quincy Jones, and the James Bond franchise.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The exponential rise of women’s football—exemplified by the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s record-breaking viewership—demonstrates that, with the right investment, women’s sports can thrive commercially.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Beyond being mashed to create guacamole, avocados have become an American culinary staple because of their creamy texture and healthy fat and fiber content — exemplified by the ubiquity of avocado toast on Southland brunch menus.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Instead, the tone was self-serious, yet still fun, as exemplified by musical numbers celebrating the leading ladies of Wicked, the recently deceased producer Quincy Jones, and the James Bond franchise.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exemplify
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exemplify. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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exemplify
verb
ex·em·pli·fy
ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī
exemplified; exemplifying
1
: to show by example
the story exemplifies the virtue of generosity
2
: to serve as an example of
she exemplifies a good leader
exemplification
noun
-ˌzem-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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