Synonyms of epitomes

epitomes

noun

plural of epitome

1

as in summaries

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• outlines
• encapsulations
• recapitulations
• summarizations
• synopses
• summae
• précis
• resumes
• resumés
• résumés
• abstracts
• digests
• rundowns
• breviaries
• briefs
• recaps
• inventories
• sums
• roundups
• compendia
• abridgements
• compendiums
• summings-up
• capsules
• abridgments
• condensations
• conspectuses
• abbreviations
• shortenings
• sum-ups
• compends
• wrap-ups
• run-throughs
• simplifications
• rehashes
• reprises
• epilogues
• curtailments
• epilogs
• conclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• amplifications
• enlargements
• supplements
• addenda
• addendums

2

as in manifestations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manifestations
• incarnations
• images
• genii
• icons
• avatars
• personifications
• abstracts
• essences
• objectifications
• ikons
• models
• instantiations
• incorporations
• geniuses
• embodiments
• exemplifications
• externalizations
• embodiers
• realizations
• souls
• personifiers
• actualizations
• reincarnations
• personalizations
• exemplars
• paradigms
• archetypes
• substantiations
• concretizations
• patterns
• quintessences

3

as in perfections

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perfections
• manifestations
• classics
• ideals
• incarnations
• models
• exemplars
• bywords
• zeniths
• standards
• acmes
• prototypes
• quintessences
• paradigms
• heights
• paragons
• avatars
• apotheoses
• personifications
• archetypes
• beau ideals
• ultimates
• criterions
• benchmarks
• incorporations
• abstracts
• touchstones
• criteria
• embodiments
• nonpareils
• last words
• meridians
• yardsticks
• embodiers