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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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Recent Examples of epitome
The epitome of good competition.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The latter was perhaps the most watched and respected of the three, with anchor Walter Cronkite serving as the epitome of journalistic trustworthiness for many.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
The classic check pattern, two colors of the same hue in a basketweave, was popularized by the English and the Dutch in the 18th and 19th centuries and quickly became the epitome of countryside quiet luxury that continues to charm designers to this day.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Granny was the epitome of a Southern lady if there ever was one.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The latter was perhaps the most watched and respected of the three, with anchor Walter Cronkite serving as the epitome of journalistic trustworthiness for many.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
The classic check pattern, two colors of the same hue in a basketweave, was popularized by the English and the Dutch in the 18th and 19th centuries and quickly became the epitome of countryside quiet luxury that continues to charm designers to this day.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Granny was the epitome of a Southern lady if there ever was one.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
Noun
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The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday’s fourth quarter was a manifestation of their Cinderella story.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Unlike that 1994 classic, the new film will focus on a younger Lugosi, capturing his meteoric rise to become one of cinema’s most enduring and recognizable figures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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For younger consumers, the brand meets their demand for authenticity and heritage through elevated classics with oversized silhouettes, modern tailoring, and sustainable finishing techniques.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The painting is a mini summa of two key tendencies running through Shahn’s work: self-quotation and cheekiness.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.—
Brendan Fitzgerald,
Longreads,
27 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to Radio Times last week, Al Murray, co-creator of Spitting Image‘s YouTube incarnation, defended the series, citing freedom of speech.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Gunn says the Caped Crusader isn’t necessarily coming through this incarnation.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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Their romantic and radical ideals collapsed together.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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While Njoku's name has been mentioned, one Browns' insider fired back against that ideal.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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After prepping your lips for the product (see above), experts recommend tracing the outline of your lips with a lip liner.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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Generally, if an area within a national park normally closes down outside of regular business hours when a shutdown is not in effect, that area will stay closed for the duration of the shutdown, the DOI plan outlines.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The essence of impartial justice is treating like conduct alike—not identifying the target and then finding the crime.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The essence of Bessent’s bet is that, with US financial muscle behind him, Milei can win them.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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