Currently serving as a clear example or perfect model of something.
Present participle of exemplify, from Latin exemplum (example). The -ing form emerged from Old English gerund construction combined with Latin-derived verbs during Middle English.
The -ing form captures action and process, which is why we say 'that chef is exemplifying creativity' rather than 'that chef exemplifies creativity'—one suggests active demonstration happening right now.
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