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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomize
Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.
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Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
No model epitomizes that blend better than the range-topping Turbo S-E-Hybrid, which can accelerate quicker than one g yet go nearly 30 miles without firing its engine.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Haugh’s attitude and approach have fueled a rise that epitomizes Golden and his staff’s ability to develop players.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
No model epitomizes that blend better than the range-topping Turbo S-E-Hybrid, which can accelerate quicker than one g yet go nearly 30 miles without firing its engine.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Haugh’s attitude and approach have fueled a rise that epitomizes Golden and his staff’s ability to develop players.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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That makes Dispatch useful for reviewing different proposals, comparing contracts, or summarizing research.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mohammadi’s place within that landscape is distinct due to her unique kind of legitimacy at a time when many Iranians are searching not only for opposition to the regime, but for a figure who embodies endurance under it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors outlined the evidence against Hisham Abugharbieh in a motion for his pretrial detention, filed Saturday.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anoe outlined the grant process at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 697 in Merrillville.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Artists affiliated with the Wide Awakes have adopted the original group’s open-eye iconography to symbolize the new wave of followers’ social awakening.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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The diamond symbolizes strength, clarity, and enduring love.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nike had unveiled a radically new design for Breaking2, incorporating a curved carbon-fiber plate into a thick wedge of springy midsole foam, which external lab data suggested would make runners several percent faster.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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