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epitome

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of epitome

1 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"
Synonyms of epitome

abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume), roundup, run-through, rundown, sum, sum-up, summa, summarization, summary, summing-up, synopsis, wrap-up
Words Related to epitome

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening

simplification, streamlining

rehash, reprise

conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)
Near Antonyms of epitome

amplification, enlargement, expansion

addendum, supplement

2 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
Synonyms of epitome

abstract, avatar, embodier, embodiment, externalization, genius, icon (also ikon), image, incarnation, incorporation, instantiation, manifestation, objectification, personification, personifier
Words Related to epitome

actualization, concretization, exemplification, personalization, realization, substantiation

essence, quintessence, soul

archetype, exemplar, model, paradigm, pattern

reincarnation

3 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
Synonyms of epitome

acme, apotheosis, beau ideal, byword, classic, exemplar, ideal, perfection, quintessence
Words Related to epitome

archetype, model, prototype

paradigm, standard

nonpareil, paragon

abstract, avatar, embodier, embodiment, incarnation, incorporation, manifestation, personification

height, last word, meridian, ultimate, zenith

benchmark, criterion, touchstone, yardstick

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