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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 levee failures, delayed disaster response and irresponsible media coverage of Katrina epitomized the U.S. governmental failure and anti-Blackness that cost us our lives and livelihoods.
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Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
The welcoming spirit was undoubtedly the staff of a mosaic of New Yorkers from all generations, each with impressive luxury CVs who were polar opposites of early-Aughts snobbish retail associates—hello Jeffrey's New York—epitomized in an SNL skit.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The modern home epitomizes serene California living, and through large windows and doors, every room offers a glimpse of the leafy property.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Though the film itself received mixed reviews, Kilmer’s committed performance as the self-destructive rocker who epitomized the psychedelic excesses of the 1960s was widely praised.
—Lindsey Bahr, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
The welcoming spirit was undoubtedly the staff of a mosaic of New Yorkers from all generations, each with impressive luxury CVs who were polar opposites of early-Aughts snobbish retail associates—hello Jeffrey's New York—epitomized in an SNL skit.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The modern home epitomizes serene California living, and through large windows and doors, every room offers a glimpse of the leafy property.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Though the film itself received mixed reviews, Kilmer’s committed performance as the self-destructive rocker who epitomized the psychedelic excesses of the 1960s was widely praised.
—Lindsey Bahr, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Taking time to follow up after difficult conversations by summarizing agreements in writing can further ensure that your efforts to bridge the divide are documented and clear.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The five Missouri students aren’t publicly named in the lawsuit, but their backgrounds are summarized.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Extending the sounds of different voices story after story ad infinitum, My First Time suggests that these individual moments of recognition embody a kind of collective trauma that is continually on repeat.—
Ivy G. Wilson,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The luxury Korean skincare brand embodies how beauty can be an art form in itself.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Zelensky told journalists on Friday that Ukraine had outlined a list of security guarantees with London this week and will pursue his alternative plan following discussions with Trump in Rome on Saturday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman formally outlined the league’s proposal.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Yi Ming’s personal resilience and love of light is expressed in the work.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Levy, chairman of Spurs since 2001, expressed his delight.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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