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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
For an older generation, Marty Scorsese epitomized cool.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Right next door, Harry’s continues to epitomize the definition of a classic New York-style steakhouse.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Universities, currently epitomizing the gerontocratic turn of American workplaces, could easily be transformed into models for dignified retirement once mandatory age limits are restored.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
But Kiley’s own use of the tool epitomizes the potential for partisanship to limit it.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Right next door, Harry’s continues to epitomize the definition of a classic New York-style steakhouse.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Universities, currently epitomizing the gerontocratic turn of American workplaces, could easily be transformed into models for dignified retirement once mandatory age limits are restored.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
But Kiley’s own use of the tool epitomizes the potential for partisanship to limit it.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for epitomize
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Could the model summarize a contract, answer a customer, support an analyst or a clinician?
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Ultimately, the entire discipline of artificial intelligence can be summarized as the effort to recreate the intelligence of human brains in silicon machines.
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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On Monday morning, Pope Leo XIV presented him with a special vestment to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of Catholics.
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One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space.
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Injury recovery workouts often incorporate ankle weights to slowly rebuild strength.
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The aircraft’s fuel system and hydraulics also incorporate components from F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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