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

The artwork in the café typifies 1950s Americana.
Non-Personal
Typify usually describes objects or concepts, not individuals, unless symbolically.

The term 'hipster' often typifies a subculture, not an individual.
Subjectivity
What typifies something can be subjective, varying by individual perspective.

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