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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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Recent Examples of epitome Trump campaign on immigration enforcement and has long criticized California Trump and the GOP have long portrayed California as the epitome of bad governance. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 June 2025 Created in the 12th century by the Knights of St. John, the celebrated Krak is considered the epitome of a crusader castle in the Middle East and one of the greatest statements of medieval military architecture. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2025 These two were the epitome of love, truly in sync with one another. Greta Bjornson, People.com, 28 May 2025 His story depicts the epitome of survival when the odds are against you in life. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for epitome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
Noun
  • This pick comes with a concise summary, not a full Long Idea report.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Here are some of the other key points included in the CBA extension, based on a summary of the memorandum of understanding obtained by The Athletic.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • However, whether the brain changes are a cause of the mental health issues, an effect of them, or are independent manifestation of overwork is unclear.
    Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Maybe this was a manifestation of the same streaming bloat that has also, recently, produced maddeningly incomplete seasons of hit shows like The Last of Us and Squid Game.
    Judy Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The set, which was once a cult classic, but now should be regarded simply as a hugely successful release, also breaks into the top 10 on the Billboard 200.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Hadid’s twist on the classic includes a crashing wave design across the footbed, paired with a minimalist beige strap.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Inside his body, the role would be no spoof at all but the purest of incarnations.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
  • This incarnation of the character (played by María Gabriela de Faría) isn't quite like that, instead using nanotechnology to alter herself.
    EW.com, EW.com, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • For a joyful expression of summer style, the market tote is my platonic ideal.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Latin American nations, for all their political convulsions and repressive periods, have a rich history of social movements grounded in collective ideals.
    Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The president did not detail specific asks or outline how negotiations could proceed following the U.S. strikes.
    Jesse Byrnes, The Hill, 22 June 2025
  • The Athletic reported in March that Silver would pitch the NBA Board of Governors with the outline of a plan to launch a new pro basketball league in Europe within the next couple of years.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • And the film has stood the test of time, capturing the essence of America's early space program for posterity.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2025
  • When considering the essence of Aquarius, however, there is a greater focus on themes surrounding technology, friendship, group affiliations and social dynamics.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025

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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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