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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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Recent Examples of epitome Candy Apples Candy apples are a fall favorite and the epitome of Halloween nostalgia. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 Crafted from Omega’s proprietary white gold alloy, this Canopus Gold version is the epitome of stealth wealth. Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025 In the early 1900s, coachbuilt cars were the epitome of luxury. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025 These were the epitome of excellence, in a savory stock. Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for epitome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
Noun
  • Over time, as AI tools became more integrated into our daily workflows—think live financial reporting or even inviting AI agents to meetings (remember AI doesn’t have a career at stake) to provide unbiased summaries—employee trust grew, and skepticism diminished.
    Paul Hudson, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • They’re handed last month’s P&L and a cash flow summary, and assume that’s enough.
    Kirk W. McLaren, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.
    Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The book will teach aspiring entrepreneurs about the power of manifestation as applied to creating and building a company.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hardcore fans of the nine-season NBC comedy classic may even remember that was the actual full name of the show’s in-universe documentary that aired in Season 9.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Her theater credits span Broadway classics like Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe and Starlight Express, as well as a West End turn in Guys and Dolls — a role that nabbed her an Olivier Award.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Also, the Gorn look a little different in their Strange New Worlds incarnation.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.
    Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • According to Szetela, this era of expression has seen authors and publishers — many committed to progressive ideals — choosing to self-censor to appease a moral panic roiling the political left.
    Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Fort George Hotel & Spa is a historic gem located in the heart of Belize City, perfect for culturally minded travelers, with proximity to the airport and deluxe treatments at K’in Spa, ideal for post-flight relaxation or Carnival recovery.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For last weekend’s season-opening slate of games, several Texas college football teams sported ribbons of their own, in the form of a special decal on players’ helmets depicting an outline of the state of Texas with a green bow at its center.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Prairie Village’s rules mirror Leawood’s, with similar outlines to age requirements for class 3 e-bikes in particular, yielding and giving audible signals to pedestrians, following manufacturer recommendations and not allowing distracted or reckless operation of the device.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These metres break you down to your essence.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The bad news is that time is of the essence.
    Daniel Klein, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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