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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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
This appointment exemplifies Playfly’s increased commitment to providing capital investment to help partner initiatives that unlock new revenue streams and long-term value.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
Hungary’s democratic facade Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán exemplifies this approach.
—Daniel Treisman, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
The spa exemplifies Eriro’s ethos of reconnecting to nature and disconnecting from the digital realm.
—Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 3 June 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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