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
There is no denying that social media users are obsessed with Ollie and Mazzy's sunset love affair, as many hailed their adorable interaction as the epitome of romance.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Leather uppers are the epitome of quality while contoured footbeds provide ample support, and the curved outsoles and slight platform make this iteration slightly more elevated and fashion-forward than other clogs.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
James is magnetic in the lead while Jackson White and Ben Schnetzer are the epitome of tech bros — playing the other founders of Tinder.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk was the epitome of a happy warrior.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Leather uppers are the epitome of quality while contoured footbeds provide ample support, and the curved outsoles and slight platform make this iteration slightly more elevated and fashion-forward than other clogs.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
James is magnetic in the lead while Jackson White and Ben Schnetzer are the epitome of tech bros — playing the other founders of Tinder.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk was the epitome of a happy warrior.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
Noun
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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For example, Scale has helped organizations develop AI systems to process insurance claims and to give doctors a summary of patients’ medical histories ahead of visits.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Doris Lessing’s On Cats, for example, is a classic of the cat book genre, marketed as tender and sweet.—
Rebecca van Laer
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
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Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Pepperoni’s Pizza The current incarnation of Sgt.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The launch of Red Chimichurri closely follows Chipotle’s September return of Carne Asada, a fan-favorite protein offered for a limited time and promoted as the ideal pairing for the new sauce.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Target dropped dozens of blankets, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and socks, ideal for a celebratory viewing of the show.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Also bear in mind that while these benchmark results above outline one optimal implementation of the X2 family, that won’t be the only guise that these chips show up in, by far.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Though the electronic posters come in different colors, all of them feature the outline of Swift’s Eras Tour stage — which just so happens to closely resemble a key.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Netflix's Drive to Survive docuseries, which helped F1 reach fans in the USA, captured the essence of such rivalries heating up in the background.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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So in essence, all of the money Nvidia has invested in Coreweave has come back to it in the form of revenue.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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