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
One standout example brings together Tel Aviv’s Newton Tech and Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to develop high-throughput gait and movement analysis technology, exemplifying how Israeli innovation and Boston’s rehabilitation medicine combine to improve patient outcomes.
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Benjamin Sharoni, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
This year, the site received the Roosevelt Institute’s prestigious Four Freedoms Award for exemplifying free speech and expression.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Lawrence is superb at exemplifying Grace’s confusion.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
According to Pharr, Gordon has earned 18 college credit hours and received a 24 on the ACT, further exemplifying his commitment to success and readiness for college-level work.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplifying
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Chen Mengjie, head of German Operations, revealed that overseas business now accounts for 50 percent of Style3D’s total sales, illustrating the company’s rapid international expansion.—
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Meanwhile, Adam Sandler was honored with the Career Achievement Award, following his busy year with Happy Gilmore 2 and Jay Kelly, illustrating the actor’s range.—
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The first marches took place in downtown Tehran, with participants demonstrating against rising inflation and the falling value of the national currency, the rial.—
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The situation escalates when Ravi is killed on Choudhary’s orders, demonstrating the vulnerability of the team and placing greater pressure on Meena to act decisively.—
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“Exemplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplifying. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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