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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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Exxon exemplified some of the dynamics posed by the onset of the Iran war.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Each year, teachers and counselors from the high schools are invited to select one student who exemplifies such accomplishments.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
This area has a long history of gold production and has produced numerous multi-million-ounce discoveries over the last 50 years, exemplifying the advantages of a mature region.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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 5 May. 2026.
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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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