1
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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Recent Examples of epitome
James is magnetic in the lead while Jackson White and Ben Schnetzer are the epitome of tech bros — playing the other founders of Tinder.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk was the epitome of a happy warrior.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
That’s a guy that is just the epitome of what an offensive lineman is supposed to be like.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
James Tarkowski This new source of FPL points was made for a player like Tarkowski, who is the epitome of the defensive contributor.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk was the epitome of a happy warrior.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
That’s a guy that is just the epitome of what an offensive lineman is supposed to be like.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
James Tarkowski This new source of FPL points was made for a player like Tarkowski, who is the epitome of the defensive contributor.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
Noun
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Analysts now warn that Patel's on-air summaries may force prosecutors to respond in court, potentially complicating an already fast-moving and closely watched prosecution.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is crucial since AI summaries often skip site visits.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And, of course, Sundance is a manifestation of that.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter is manifestation’s best friend.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oscilloscope’s roots in New York’s music and film scenes run deep and that quirky green logo has been the opening act for so many of our favorite indie classics of the past decade and a half or so.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Over the decades, the Sundance Film festival morphed from a classics and good-for-you granola film showcase to a vital hub in indie distribution, serving as a gatekeeper and exhibition platform for filmmakers and a farm system for emerging talent heading for Hollywood.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The painting is a mini summa of two key tendencies running through Shahn’s work: self-quotation and cheekiness.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.—
Brendan Fitzgerald,
Longreads,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pepperoni’s Pizza The current incarnation of Sgt.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luxe Leather In buttery-soft leather, the funnel-jacket achieves its platonic ideal.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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These are not abstract ideals but practical blueprints for building more just, democratic, and equitable societies.—
Mbongiseni Buthelezi,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Professional development organizations are generating outlines and content drafts for SMEs to edit rather than asking them to create the content from a blank page, which represents a significant departure in practice.—
Tracy King,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Samp took a leadership role in proposing the structure for managing the budget resolution on the Senate floor, coming up with an outline for how to handle amendments.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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That a collaborative hive is the essence of bee-ness is a common misconception.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the essence of Mars in Scorpio sharpens your focus and heightens your passion around career matters.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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