typifies

Definition of typifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of typify

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Verb
  • OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The family portrait exemplifies that feeling of being trapped.
    William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In fact, according to the real meaning behind Easter colors, the color white symbolizes purity, grace, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the culmination of the Easter season.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Reflecting that shift, Equal Pay Day — which symbolizes how many more days into the year women have to work for their earnings to catch up with men — was Thursday, falling a day later than in 2025.
    Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Contending visions of the attorney general’s job Bondi’s tenure illustrates the conflicting visions of what an attorney general should do that animate today’s American politics.
    Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The University of Illinois System illustrates the scale of impact universities can have across the state.
    Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Typifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typifies. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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