typifying

verb

Definition of typifyingnext
present participle of typify
as in exemplifying

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for typifying
  1. symbolizing
  2. illustrating
  3. embodying
Verb
  • For Koreans at that time (and to some extent even now), Karl Marx was not just a historical figure but a kind of demonic being symbolizing the world of darkness.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The ripple effects will extend beyond health, symbolizing what global cooperation can achieve.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of symbolizing
Verb
  • Automakers including Ford, Honda and Volkswagen have already aligned their production with California's standards, illustrating the industry's gradual shift toward greener technologies.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The pairing of blue curacao with cream creates a smooth, frosted blue color, illustrating the cooler colors of the season.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrating
Verb
  • Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thomas describes the dairy—and its owner and operator Russ Kohler—as embodying the ethics of the region.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of embodying
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near typifying

typify

typifying

typing

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Typifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typifying. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on typifying

Nglish: Translation of typifying for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...