exemplifies

VERB

serve as an example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demonstrate depict elucidate embody epitomize illuminate illustrate manifest mirror personify represent spell out symbolize typify

STRONG

body cite clarify display enlighten evidence exhibit instance quote show

WEAK

clear up emblematize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse distort hide mix up obscure

STRONG

cover

Example Sentences

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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

“The ability to attract professional sports franchises and tentpole events exemplifies Las Vegas’s structural resilience,” MGM CEO William Hornbuckle said at the time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 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

Their role at Cajamarca thus exemplifies a military weapon that remained potent for 6,000 years, until the early 20th century, and that was eventually applied on all the continents.

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