EXEMPLIFIES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

exemplifies

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present tense third-person singular of exemplify

as in illustrates

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 exemplifies The film recognizes a film that exemplifies the values of peace, equality, global justice and civil liberties. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Beyond all that old-fashioned charm is a place that exemplifies the best of countryside-chic, too. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The high growth rate exemplifies the state’s rich concentration of high-tech and other high-productivity industries. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Perhaps no stock exemplifies these qualities more than Coca-Cola . — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Califia Carlisle exemplifies how and why California is failing on homelessness. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Lovett is an outstanding student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and school spirit. — Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026 Bimobil The vehicle base in this case was a pristine, deep-red Land Cruiser cab-chassis that exemplifies Bimobil's unflappable travel-anywhere spirit just as keenly as the brand's own expedition camping modules. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 Warren’s attempt to suppress the procession exemplifies the sort of religious prejudices plaguing Italian communities during that period. — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

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That kind of attachment illustrates something about modern business.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Its flight heritage illustrates the importance of dependable computing hardware in missions where repairs are difficult or impossible.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case.

— Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
As the movie demonstrates, Macdonald’s credentials as a comic’s comic were unassailable.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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