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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Perhaps that is why tartan continues to epitomize such a rich sense of place and home, even for those of us without a trace of Scottish ancestry.
—Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
The pair of devices customized for The Vault epitomizes the obsessive attention to detail that has earned Specht accolades worldwide.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The pebble leather case with gold accents is convenience epitomized, thanks to its expandable five-card holder and long strap that reaches across your body or your shoulder.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
That match epitomized Diego Armando Maradona.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
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Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
The pair of devices customized for The Vault epitomizes the obsessive attention to detail that has earned Specht accolades worldwide.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The pebble leather case with gold accents is convenience epitomized, thanks to its expandable five-card holder and long strap that reaches across your body or your shoulder.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
That match epitomized Diego Armando Maradona.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitomize. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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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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