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Synonyms & Antonyms of epitome
- the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
Synonyms for epitome
- abstract,
- breviary,
- brief,
- capsule,
- conspectus,
- digest,
- encapsulation,
- inventory,
- outline,
- précis,
- recap,
- recapitulation,
- résumé
- (or resume also resumé),
- roundup,
- run-through,
- rundown,
- sum,
- sum-up,
- summa,
- summarization,
- summary,
- summing-up,
- synopsis,
- wrap-up
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- 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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- 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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The first known use of epitome was in 1520
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