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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
With his distinctive striped coat and bright, curious eyes, Gizmo is the epitome of a little adventurer.
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
There are beautiful books that are the epitome of what the heart and soul of fine dining is.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Sunsets here are the epitome of the beauty of Southern lake days.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
There are beautiful books that are the epitome of what the heart and soul of fine dining is.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Sunsets here are the epitome of the beauty of Southern lake days.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for epitome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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For instance, generative AI can help teams with client notes and call summaries.—
Nikolaus Kimla,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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South-Point asked city hall to shut down two segments of Craig linking Loop 820 to nearby residential neighborhoods — Haynie Street to the east and Putnam Street to the west — allowing its crews to install fiber optic, water and sewer lines beneath the road, according to the city’s project summary.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2025
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This year marks the first significant new manifestation of enterprise AI for healthcare.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While Trump’s opponents may view that attitude as one more manifestation of his autocratic instincts, his complaint is grounded in legitimate concerns about the separation of powers that presidents of both parties have raised for many years.—
Jacob Sullum,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 2025
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This will be the first time Alinea has popped up in New York City, and the dinner will be a mix of the restaurant’s enduring classics from its two-decade history (expect some food that floats) and new experiences created specifically for the Olmsted space.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sip on the Pineapple Suite, a tropical nod to Season 1; The Lotus, a sophisticated tribute to Taormina’s allure; Coconut Paradise, a taste of Koh Samui’s dreamy shores; or The White Lotus Gimlet, an elevated take on a classic with coconut lotus syrup.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 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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The stage was set for the Fourth, whose five movements add up to a summa of Bartók’s art, by turns tenaciously labored, sinuously swirling, nocturnally eerie, pizzicato-punchy, and flat-out wild.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2024
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Nelson’s latest presents an equally intellectual history of funk music, from its West African, soul, and jazz roots to its later incarnations in disco, new wave, and hip-hop.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Presley story here is a lot more interesting, and Spacey mostly seems to be doing an impersonation rather than an incarnation.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many influencers and individuals share their frequent trips online, sometimes drawing criticism for showing the unrealistic ideal of being able to afford numerous vacations per year or respond to life's challenges by leaving home.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Their commitment to bearing witness under extraordinary circumstances represents the highest ideals of our profession.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mohan and adapting screenwriter Nikita Lalwani take the sturdy outline of the film’s predecessor and tweak little details to add a more potent punch.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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By December 2024, the outlines of Rwanda’s larger project were becoming clearer.—
Michela Wrong,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Mar. 2025
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In essence, technology is democratizing coaching and embedding it into organizations and individuals that used to receive very little of it, if at all.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since the New Year’s ball dropped, there has been a flood of mixtapes that, with their own regional twist, capture that essence in different ways.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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