exemplified

[ ig-zem-pluh-fahyd ]

adjective

1. shown or demonstrated by or as an example:

   Other printing technologies may also be used; the exemplified methods are by way of illustration only.

2. represented by a sample:

   It is evident that parenting issues are among those most widely discussed in the exemplified radio content used for the study.

3. Law. (of a document) transcribed or copied; copied and attested under seal:

   A person entitled to protection under a foreign order may file an attested or exemplified copy of the order in any appropriate district court.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of exemplify ( def ).

Other Words From

• well-ex·em·pli·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplified¹

exemplify ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

In America, the middle class, not the aristocracy, exemplified the national spirit, though the phrase "middle class" was not widely used until the later 19th century.

From Salon

The family talent stretches to daughter Romany Gilmour, whose youthful, pure voice and persona has a lovely gravitas, as exemplified on the new song “Between Two Points.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the Yankees' fielding and baserunning was occasionally sloppy, the Dodgers gave no quarter, and this final game exemplified how their injury-hit pitching staff collectively pulled together to help deliver the title.

From BBC

Herbert made do against the Cardinals, leaning on a collection of lesser-known players best exemplified by below-the-radar tight end Will Dissly, who caught eight passes for 81 yards, both game highs.

From Los Angeles Times

A world increasingly riven by renewed great power rivalries and historic animosities is further weakened by Oval Office instability, exemplified by ill-advised remarks, ill-timed threats and outright lies.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adorned
• decorated
• embellished
• illuminated