typify
verb
typ·i·fy
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typified;
typifying
Definition of typify
1
: to represent in typical fashion : to constitute a typical mark or instance of
realism … that typified his earlier work — Current Biography
2
: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of : be the type of
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Other Words from typify
typification
\ ˌti-pə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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noun
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noun
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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Like so many other Yankees bench players called up in a season littered with injuries, Ford typifies the team’s next-man-up philosophy. — Bob Klapisch, New York Times, "Down, 4-3, Yankees Club Two Solo Homers in the 9th," 1 Sep. 2019 That typified the relaxation and confidence of a Cubs team that had blown three ninth-inning leads last week, including a four-run margin Thursday in Philadelphia. — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs put on a show for the Little Leaguers in a 7-1 win over the Pirates to take their first road series in 3 months," 18 Aug. 2019 In function and form, no pitcher typified the engineering marvel of propelling a baseball like Sandy Koufax. — Tom Verducci, SI.com, "Walker Buehler Has the Arm, Arsenal and Attitude to Be a Star," 13 Aug. 2019 The opening batsmen, Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow, typify this approach. — M.j., The Economist, "How England won the Cricket World Cup," 18 July 2019 The fun, bass-heavy sound embraced the joie de vivre that typifies Abidjan, a city known for its legendary partying. — Ciku Kimeria, Quartz Africa, "The legacy of DJ Arafat and how he took the Coupé Décalé sound to the world," 17 Aug. 2019 Tasmanian devils pass their cancer around through the violent face-biting that typifies their fierce mating rituals. — Megan Molteni, WIRED, "How a 6,000-Year-Old Dog Cancer Spread Around the World," 1 Aug. 2019 Looking over my first six months of reviews, these seven restaurants stood out as an ensemble that typifies the scope and energy of Los Angeles dining right now. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, "The L.A. food scene is amazing. These 7 restaurants remind us why," 1 Aug. 2019 The gaffe turned into a viral smash, typifying what many consider Hunt’s biggest strength: an ability to seem human when a camera is nearby. — Washington Post, "Hunt pledges to put ‘heart & soul’ into Tory race," 21 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'typify.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for typify
typify
verb
English Language Learners Definition of typify
: to represent what is normal for (something) : to be a good or typical example of (something)
: to have the usual characteristics of (something) : to be a typical part or feature of (something)
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typify
verb
typ·i·fy
| \ ˈti-pə-ˌfī
\
\
typified;
typifying
Kids Definition of typify
1
: represent sense 2
The cathedral typifies architecture of this period.
2
: to have the usual characteristics of : be a typical part of
The heavy beat typifies the band's music.