Synonyms of epitome

epitome

noun

i-ˈpi-tə-mē 

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• summa
• outline
• encapsulation
• rundown
• recapitulation
• summarization
• summing-up
• brief
• recap
• sum
• résumé
• sum-up
• roundup
• synopsis
• précis
• abstract
• inventory
• conspectus
• digest
• compendium
• run-through
• capsule
• breviary
• abbreviation
• simplification
• abridgment
• compend
• streamlining
• shortening
• curtailment
• wrap-up
• condensation
• rehash
• reprise
• epilogue
• conclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manifestation
• incarnation
• essence
• personification
• icon
• image
• avatar
• incorporation
• genius
• embodiment
• abstract
• objectification
• model
• instantiation
• externalization
• realization
• embodier
• exemplification
• personifier
• personalization
• actualization
• quintessence
• soul
• reincarnation
• substantiation
• paradigm
• concretization
• archetype
• exemplar
• pattern

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classic
• ideal
• manifestation
• apotheosis
• perfection
• model
• incarnation
• quintessence
• acme
• byword
• exemplar
• zenith
• beau ideal
• prototype
• height
• personification
• paragon
• paradigm
• archetype
• avatar
• ultimate
• standard
• incorporation
• benchmark
• embodiment
• abstract
• touchstone
• criterion
• nonpareil
• last word
• yardstick
• meridian
• embodier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of epitome

Beauseen Genuine Leather Penny Loafers Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style was the epitome of timeless. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

The epitome of an American success story, Dolly grew up poor, living in a tiny, one-room cabin without electricity or running water in the mountains of East Tennessee, with 11 siblings. — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Back home and in country music, the epitome of success was to be on the Grand Ole Opry. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

The epitome of effortlessly stylish, this flowy maxi dress features functional pockets and zero wrinkles. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

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