Synonyms of epitome

epitome

noun

i-ˈpi-tə-mē 

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of epitome

This embroidered quilt is the epitome of fall style with its warm background and mix of leaves in faded brown and golden hues. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Federer, whose single-handed backhand is part of the reason he is viewed as the epitome of tennis elegance, has become an unofficial spokesperson for the shot. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Put simply, Norwood is the epitome of the AI industry getting high off its own supply, deluding itself into thinking that watching lifeless AI agents going through the motions on screen is something that anybody actually wants. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

Her thoughts, ideas, and connections, are ricocheting and forming spectacular creations that are the epitome of what a brain at its most powerful can achieve. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

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