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 Best exemplifying the effect are those in the Undulation suite, one of three new sets that join Echo, Vibrations’ first chapter unveiled in January. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The honor, announced today, promotes the practice of investigative journalism exemplifying compassion, courage and integrity. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Like the Nixon-Vindman contest, the congressional races received significant national attention, exemplifying the rift between the Democratic party’s progressive left and center. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifying
  1. illustrating
  2. demonstrating
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  • Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets.
    — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Its report points to independent software maintenance as a way for IT leaders to regain control over software budgets, illustrating its potential bias.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustrating
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  • In May 2024, The War Zone examined Chinese state television video showing soldiers taking cover from first-person-view (FPV) drones, using a net-catching projectile, and demonstrating a handheld jammer.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The rise of self-harm influencers—people for whom demonstrating their distress online has become a source of income and validation—is a terrifying new development.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrating

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“Exemplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplifying. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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