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 second half exemplified Florida’s matchup advantages, most notably in the paint — an area that Bediako was supposed to help solidify for the Tide.
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Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The two-time Emmy winner was also a skilled dramatic performer, most recently exemplified in her guest turn as Gail in HBO’s The Last of Us.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s entry into the race on Thursday — relatively late to mount a gubernatorial campaign — exemplifies the unsettled nature of the race.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Alex Pretti’s killing exemplifies this new reality.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The two-time Emmy winner was also a skilled dramatic performer, most recently exemplified in her guest turn as Gail in HBO’s The Last of Us.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s entry into the race on Thursday — relatively late to mount a gubernatorial campaign — exemplifies the unsettled nature of the race.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Alex Pretti’s killing exemplifies this new reality.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplify
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Other experts said the subject’s movement could illustrate a lack of urgency.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The singer stood next to a set of faux power lines onstage, which quickly exploded to illustrate the island's frequent power outages.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Set the tone through personal conduct, demonstrating patience, respect, and restraint.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Laid-off reporter Barry Svrluga broke an exclusive about Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin’s mother’s cancer diagnosis, demonstrating the value of experienced sports journalism.—
Andrew Dampf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Exemplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplify. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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