as in to illustrate
to show or make clear by using examples
in your review you don't really exemplify your points with specific examples from the novel
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Recent Examples of exemplify
The exchange showcased the beautiful bridge between performer and audience that exemplified the festival’s spirit of unity and celebration.
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 6 July 2025
As such, only Japan exemplifies the whole of Asian spirituality from ancient times through to the present in the form of its artworks and monuments.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
But the Bells hadn’t known that, exemplifying residents’ confusion over a process marred by delays and poor communication.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The album featured a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western influences, exemplified by her collaboration with Alicia Keys on the title track.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 6 July 2025
As such, only Japan exemplifies the whole of Asian spirituality from ancient times through to the present in the form of its artworks and monuments.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
But the Bells hadn’t known that, exemplifying residents’ confusion over a process marred by delays and poor communication.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The album featured a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western influences, exemplified by her collaboration with Alicia Keys on the title track.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplify
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Though Combs denied the allegation, the incident illustrates how some individuals may attempt to exert control over their current or former partners, even through intimidation or violence, to prevent them from forming new relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The artist continues to interrogate the interplay between image and text in culture today –– illustrating the persistent dominance of advertising, as well as the peculiarities of newer phenomena, such as memes.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 July 2025
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