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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
Much has been made of the fitness of Feyenoord midfielder Hwang — who finally delivered South Korea the goal that their dominance had merited, lobbing Kovar after a smart turn, his finish the successful epitome of what Son had tried earlier in the game.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Living in New Hampshire, my dad is the epitome of outdoorsy—which makes shopping for Father’s Day relatively easy thanks to the vast array of deals available at REI right now.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
The epitome of that was the Knicks trying to move the ball around for a three-point attempt, swinging it along the arc.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Living in New Hampshire, my dad is the epitome of outdoorsy—which makes shopping for Father’s Day relatively easy thanks to the vast array of deals available at REI right now.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
The epitome of that was the Knicks trying to move the ball around for a three-point attempt, swinging it along the arc.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for epitome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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And Zach, talk about manifestation.
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Dorough, who performs with Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell hopes that the manifestation comes true.
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Ray-Ban Wayfarers are included in this week’s deals, an iconic classic no sunglass selection should be without.
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Eddie Murphy’s comedy classic serves a feast of romance, mistaken identities, and enough barbershop philosophy to fill a kingdom.
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The painting is a mini summa of two key tendencies running through Shahn’s work: self-quotation and cheekiness.
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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.
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Newman’s script, which drew critical attention in its earlier short-film incarnation, is structured as an extended confession, the architecture of which places the audience in a peculiar position.
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By now, there have been various incarnations of Mbappe at World Cups.
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Such action would honor history, affirm human dignity and move Nassau County closer to the ideals of liberty and justice for all.
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As the Broncos have placed a premium on drafting and acquiring players who specifically fit their ideals around leadership and IQ in the locker room, Jonah’s intangibles stood out, too.
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The value of a writers’ room like this is that Grace wrote a great outline and then a great draft, but every single episode gets rewritten in the room multiple times.
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Learn one new asterism or constellation each session — such as the faint outline of constellations like Virgo, Ophiuchus, Hercules and Corona Borealis — and repeat the process during your next stargazing session.
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Like the catchphrase to the Wide World of Sports broadcast that first enthralled Hunt with the World Cup, this was the essence of the thrill of victory contrasting, alas, with the agony of defeat.
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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