epitomes

plural of epitome
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as in manifestations
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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Noun
  • Penske says roughly 20% of Google searches leading to its sites now display AI Overviews — and, here’s the rub, that those summaries lift material from publishers’ work, answer the user’s query directly on the results page, and keep readers from clicking through.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, some of the summaries broke off in the middle of a sentence with no obvious way to read the missing text.
    Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cue the predictable spooky mayhem as everyone battles a series of evil manifestations, including dolls, that by now feel all too familiar in their jump scares.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Ascending patterns elsewhere in the strings blur the outlines of that governing idea.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Fans of the songs from the Tambourine album may be pleasantly surprised to hear them in their early acoustic incarnations on Time and Patience.
    David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • No season is better positioned as a time to revisit the classics than fall.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Miami Gardens Police released images of dogs in the neighborhood suspected to have been involved in the attack.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • While Ralph Lauren has also stood for Americana, another brand known for American ideals with a European touch, Libertine showed its Spring 2026 collection in the lovely and newly saved from demolition Elizabeth Street Garden.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Epitomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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