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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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Recent Examples of epitomize Still, as this last week has epitomized, there is an ever-present lack of certainty hanging over the state of the staff as well, with the recovery of any injured pitcher seemingly liable to shift at any moment. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 But what might be considered 1-A epitomized so much about the team and the first draft pick of the Dayton Moore era — a player who led with his heart through all the ecstasies and agonies of his career. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025 What epitomizes the triumph of technological advancement? Sandeep Shivam, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 The carbon fiber hull — designed with the idea of creating a tourist-friendly, brand-forward fleet of submersibles in mind — also epitomizes the degree to which OceanGate was a direct expression of its founder. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for epitomize
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  • Among its tasks will be assisting with coding, acting as a translation tool and summarize complex documents for workers.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • The Pandemic Greases the Wheels The evidence summarized in Karlin's fact sheet had been around for decades.
    Liana Simstrom, NPR, 22 June 2025
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  • For upland bird hunters, witnessing the mesmerizing poetry in motion embodied in the work of great dogs is the main attraction of the pursuit.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Through the launch of Pyrex Vision, Off-White, and his later appointment at Louis Vuitton, Givhan urges readers to engage with the many facets that embodied Virgil, the designer who was also an adept listener, watcher, and one of the most compelling figures to ever exist in the fashion industry.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 June 2025
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  • When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.
    HEC Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.
    Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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  • Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 1 July 2025
  • The Ace of Wands invites you to embrace this fresh, creative energy and start to express your true self more.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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  • This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • The redesign symbolized how a product or place can regenerate rather than deplete.
    Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • My company is starting to incorporate AI agents into all of our datasets.
    Jay Bhatty, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • So be sure to incorporate these treatment options into your regimen.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025

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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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