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Typify

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Cultural RepresentationPlay
Used when something embodies widespread traits of a specific group or time period. SlideThe artwork in the café typifies 1950s Americana.
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Non-PersonalPlay
Typify usually describes objects or concepts, not individuals, unless symbolically. SlideThe term 'hipster' often typifies a subculture, not an individual.
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SubjectivityPlay
What typifies something can be subjective, varying by individual perspective. SlideTo many, Shakespeare's works typify English literature.