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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
The menu was fresh, seasonal, and the epitome of farm-to-table, with most of the ingredients sourced from local farms.
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Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Considered by many to be the epitome of Parisian elegance, de Ribes was among the Swans written about by Truman Capote and was photographed by Richard Avedon.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Right guard Anez Cooper Cooper is the epitome of a development success story for the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Kevin is the epitome of the American dream.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Considered by many to be the epitome of Parisian elegance, de Ribes was among the Swans written about by Truman Capote and was photographed by Richard Avedon.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Right guard Anez Cooper Cooper is the epitome of a development success story for the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Kevin is the epitome of the American dream.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Sill reports that appointments with their human plant specialists have increased 30% as people tire of advice from chatbot service agents, influencers, and AI summaries.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Consciously choosing the design of this polish, applying it calmly, and visualizing your wishes for the new year transforms the manicure into an act of self-care and manifestation.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church, Theophany, which the holiday is often called in Eastern countries, celebrates the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity in addition to his baptism, according to The Catholic Witness.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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From classics like Aquaphor and CeraVe to select items from Drunk Elephant, Bubble, and Glow Recipe, these nine tween-safe products start at $5.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Comfort classics like the Hoka Women’s Bondi 9s and New Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi V4s will keep your feet cushioned, supported, and pain-free on long travel days.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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Beset by injuries all season, including to standout tackles Joe Alt, and Rashawn Slater, the Chargers used 25 incarnations up front.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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And while hating any incarnation of the band without Jerry is valid, so is loving the further trips into music.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The iCVD method supports scalable, continuous roll-to-roll processing, ideal for commercial-scale output.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The final paper relied entirely on verified sources, but its structure reflected a wider set of possibilities than the original outline.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, court records filed in Jasper County outline a separate set of allegations against Wilson.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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In essence, this would mean that alpha particles (helium nuclei) released by decaying uranium (or some other fissile material) would be focused through engine nozzles to generate thrust.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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For the chaotic essence of Catania, head (at the crack of dawn) to its 19th-century fish market under the Archi della Marina.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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