exemplifying

verb

present participle of exemplify
as in illustrating
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 exemplifying The revisions at the President’s House Site have drawn intense scrutiny, exemplifying both the aims and the limits of the broader effort. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 Students from each of DMUSD’s nine schools were honored for their exceptional achievements and contributions, exemplifying the values that inspire the district’s learning community, according to a news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Block, all exemplifying the Kansas City spirit. — Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 Some of her models also carried striking cradleboards covered in quillwork or ledger art—representing not only the current generation of artists exemplifying Native excellence but the generations to come. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Junior reliever Owen Morgan, who picked up the pitching win, pointed to that play as exemplifying Clark’s value. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 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 World Central Kitchen Their efforts are powered by passionate volunteers and strong partnerships with local restaurants, exemplifying the spirit of community resilience. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 Andrzej Guła, from NGO Polish Smog Alert, said Krakow went from 150 days of heavy smog per year to 30, exemplifying the impact of the program. — ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifying
  1. illustrating
  2. demonstrating
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  • Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah rounds up the year’s best and most interesting podcasts, with an eye toward illustrating broader shifts in the new-media landscape.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Spanos prioritize employee legacy and community over a sale, illustrating why such valuable independent firms are often the hardest to acquire.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrating
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  • Its technical documentation is being shared with other African countries, demonstrating how battery storage can stabilize fragile grids against future climate impacts.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Over 100 landowners have denied power company surveyors access to their property, again demonstrating Maryland’s tenacity against harmful development which, frankly, no one asked for.
    — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrating

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