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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
The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
His example epitomized what leadership can look like amid the uncertainty associated with negotiations of this sort.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The project’s complexity was, in many ways, epitomized by its final architectural puzzle piece.
—CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Wednesday’s Game 1 of runs epitomized the cliche of basketball.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
His example epitomized what leadership can look like amid the uncertainty associated with negotiations of this sort.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The project’s complexity was, in many ways, epitomized by its final architectural puzzle piece.
—CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Wednesday’s Game 1 of runs epitomized the cliche of basketball.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Could the model summarize a contract, answer a customer, support an analyst or a clinician?—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection division of forestry has outlined a new forest management plan for the 3,735-acre state forest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Following his first meeting at the helm Wednesday, Warsh outlined the plan — a sprawling, ambitious endeavor entailing five task forces that will utilize resources and experts within the Fed and from the outside.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.—
Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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This effort is still in development but is supposed to be incorporated into a student’s report card.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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