epitomize
verb
epit·o·mize
i-ˈpi-tə-ˌmīz 
epitomized; epitomizing
1
: to serve as the typical or ideal example of
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start to summer, but the Fourth of July is the holiday that most epitomizes it.—
Chris Morris
Chris Morris2
: to make or give an epitome of
Examples of epitomize in a Sentence
This student's struggles epitomize the trouble with our schools.
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, “Nice guys finish last”
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Recently reissued by original label Rough Trade Records, Songs to Remember epitomizes the group’s attempt to reconcile an art-school background, 1977-era punk ethics, and an obsession with chart pop into a musical statement as stately and cohesive as a book of sonnets.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the softball field, Jillian Albayati epitomizes the words of Theodore Roosevelt.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps because of Chicago’s many diverse neighborhoods, or its blue-collar history, or its frigid winters, the city epitomizes the values of hard work, kindness toward others, humility, and basic common-sense and decency.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
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Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the softball field, Jillian Albayati epitomizes the words of Theodore Roosevelt.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps because of Chicago’s many diverse neighborhoods, or its blue-collar history, or its frigid winters, the city epitomizes the values of hard work, kindness toward others, humility, and basic common-sense and decency.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitomize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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epitomize
verb
epit·o·mize
i-ˈpit-ə-ˌmīz
epitomized; epitomizing
: to make or serve as an epitome of
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