typify
verb
typ·i·fy
ˈti-pə-ˌfī 
typified; typifying
1
: to represent in typical fashion : to constitute a typical mark or instance of
realism … that typified his earlier work—
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: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of : be the type of
Examples of typify in a Sentence
His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene.
The decor typifies the elegance of royal residences.
He typifies what a professional athlete should be.
Gothic architecture is typified by soaring rooflines and stained glass.
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News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2024
That shift typified others across the continent, where once-homogeneous nations have become ethnic mosaics, unrecognizable to many older Europeans.
—Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
An icon of Mexican-American border culture, typified by his heavy usage of Spanglish and bad-mannered pachuco style, Tin Tan melded the picaresque with his inimitable physical humor to become one of the most beloved comedians of his time.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
The show’s anchor, Malika Andrews, typifies that philosophy.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2024
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typify
verb
typ·i·fy
ˈtip-ə-ˌfī
typified; typifying
2
: to have or include the special or main characteristics of
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