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exemplify

[ig-zem-pluh-fahy] / ɪgˈzɛm pləˌfaɪ /


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The speeches exemplify how the major milestone in America's history comes at a time of deep political division -- but also marks a moment of celebration.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

All the denizens of Thoreau’s Cape Cod, from its scraggly scrub pine trees to its people, exemplify the humility that goes hand-in-hand with danger.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

She will bounce back, and although she isn’t obligated to, she will continue to exemplify resilience.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

“This level of engagement continues to exemplify the solidarity and strength of our union.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2026

It seems fair to say that Brunelleschi’s image aspires to exemplify what philosophers call a correspondence theory of truth, in which a statement or representation is true if it corresponds to external reality.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

He’s on the board of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and received its David Rockefeller Award, given to an “individual from the business community who exemplifies enlightened generosity.”

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

It exemplifies how the film treats its subjects as complex individuals rather than engaging them with condescension.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Mr. Schmidt exemplifies the propensity among a few tech titans to pretend they’d never urged anyone to panic about a coming climate apocalypse.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

"He truly exemplifies the spirit of the Sagan Prize through the combination of his unique and impactful communication work with his scientific leadership," it added.

From BBC May 10, 2026

Technology’s history exemplifies what is termed an autocatalytic process: that is, one that speeds up at a rate that increases with time, because the process catalyzes itself.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

One might prefer the selfless virtue exemplified by Washington, the yeoman simplicity imagined by Jefferson.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership,” according to the lawsuit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” isn’t a happy accident; it’s a vital reminder of the immense value of human art and creativity, exemplified by this movie’s prudence.

From Salon May 1, 2026

The public's seething anger over corruption, as exemplified in the Gen Z protests, was thus directed at the establishment, making the RSP - a relative newcomer - seem more attractive.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

Some mutant hermaphrodites lost their self-incompatibility and became able to fertilize themselves—a process exemplified by many fruit trees such as plums, peaches, apples, apricots, and cherries.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Microsoft’s stock is having its worst month since 2000, and it’s tracking toward one of its worst annual performances on record, exemplifying a broader rotation out of the “Magnificent Seven.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

My award supposedly resulted from a vote by teachers and fellow eighth-graders as the student exemplifying the medal’s virtues—a citizenship prize.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

“These heroes represented the best of our department, exemplifying courage, integrity, and selfless service,” said L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2025

He added: "These officers acted with professionalism and courage, exemplifying the very best of what it means to serve and protect."

From BBC Jul. 19, 2024

The relative lack of material goods has led some to regard these groups as exemplifying an ethic of living lightly on the land.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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