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Typify

usgb/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/Volume
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Cultural Representation

Used when something embodies widespread traits of a specific group or time period.

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The artwork in the café typifies 1950s Americana.
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Non-Personal

Typify usually describes objects or concepts, not individuals, unless symbolically.

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The term 'hipster' often typifies a subculture, not an individual.
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Subjectivity

What typifies something can be subjective, varying by individual perspective.

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To many, Shakespeare's works typify English literature.
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CharacterizeDepictEmbodyExemplifyPersonificationPortrayRepresentSymbolize
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