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Recent Examples of typify
Age-old biases largely dictate the non-profit sector, which makes RCG’s recruitment approach all the more novel: young adults – students – are often typified as having great potential, but inexperienced in holding serious responsibility.
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Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
In a rare break from the cheerleading that typifies MAGA media outlets, some commentators are using their platforms to urge Trump to change his mind about the highly unusual gift.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
The quest for the truly portable cloud application is perhaps typified by developments now happening at Nutanix.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
His save percentage best typifies the drop-off, ranking 17th (65.9 per cent of shots saved).
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
In a rare break from the cheerleading that typifies MAGA media outlets, some commentators are using their platforms to urge Trump to change his mind about the highly unusual gift.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
The quest for the truly portable cloud application is perhaps typified by developments now happening at Nutanix.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
His save percentage best typifies the drop-off, ranking 17th (65.9 per cent of shots saved).
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typify
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The deportation chain in Louisiana exemplifies a nationwide operation that is redefining American immigration policy, legally and morally.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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This appointment exemplifies Playfly’s increased commitment to providing capital investment to help partner initiatives that unlock new revenue streams and long-term value.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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The star details symbolize his cosmic beginnings, while red and clear crystals honor the love given by his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The Wright Celebrates 60 Years Two memorials symbolize the Wright Museum’s significance to Detroit over its 60 years in existence, Detroit’s contributions to America, and African Americans’ contributions to American history.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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However, as one family’s experience illustrates, the story of the Great Wealth Transfer is far more complex.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To illustrate the scale of this complexity, Lin explains that there can be seemingly endless ticket combinations for trips between Los Angeles and London.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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In curating the show, Moore sought to elevate artists whose work embodies this tension while also offering something tender, vulnerable, and defiant.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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“Typify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typify. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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