Synonyms of epitome

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epitome

noun

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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
• abstract
• brief
• summarization
• recap
• sum
• resume
• précis
• roundup
• résumé
• compendium
• synopsis
• compend
• inventory
• summing-up
• conspectus
• digest
• sum-up
• simplification
• breviary
• capsule
• abbreviation
• streamlining
• resumé
• abridgment
• run-through
• shortening
• wrap-up
• rehash
• curtailment
• condensation
• abridgement
• reprise
• epilogue
• conclusion
• epilog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

• 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
• personification
• essence
• incarnation
• icon
• image
• avatar
• abstract
• genius
• embodiment
• incorporation
• model
• objectification
• instantiation
• externalization
• realization
• embodier
• exemplification
• personifier
• quintessence
• soul
• personalization
• actualization
• ikon
• reincarnation
• archetype
• paradigm
• concretization
• substantiation
• 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
• apotheosis
• manifestation
• perfection
• quintessence
• incarnation
• acme
• model
• byword
• ultimate
• zenith
• exemplar
• paragon
• personification
• paradigm
• archetype
• prototype
• height
• beau ideal
• avatar
• standard
• benchmark
• incorporation
• nonpareil
• abstract
• embodiment
• touchstone
• criterion
• last word
• embodier
• yardstick
• meridian

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