epitomes

noun

plural of epitome
1
as in summaries
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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2
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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3
as in perfections
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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  1. summaries
  2. manifestations
  3. perfections
  4. incarnations
  5. classics
  6. ideals
  7. models
  8. exemplars
Noun
  • To absolutely no one’s surprise, Google’s search-result AI summaries have led to a drop in traffic for everyone, Ars included.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • At a Glance creates bullet-point summaries of existing articles, while BBC Style Assist helps edit regional stories in the broadcaster’s signature style and voice.
    — Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Definition of summaries
Noun
  • In Salento, each town nestled into a shallow valley or slim rise has its own dialectal name for the almond in its varied manifestations—as tree, as fruit, as orchard.
    — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
  • The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.
    — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026
Definition of manifestations
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
Definition of perfections
Noun
  • In all the time since, the water flowed through that line under the many incarnations of the Sunset Strip, feeding smaller pipes that quenched a growing metropolis that expanded from about 500,000 people to 4 million.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • Fans of the graphic novel series may notice the storyline is not exactly what’s in the 2015 novella — a choice that made sense for their screen incarnations, says Oseman.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Definition of incarnations
Noun
  • Aviation has been a long-standing muse for many of the world’s finest cars—its influence seen across the automotive timeline from classics such as the concours-winning 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne to the recent Czinger 21 C hypercar.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For the fans, Europe’s spring classics, notorious for their cobblestones and miserable weather, had delivered that year.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of classics
Noun
  • Shay focused on the American military institutions and leaders who undermined the trust and ideals of their soldiers through unclear goals and unjust orders.
    — Amy S. Badura-Brack, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Unlike Superman and Captain America, he isn’t written to uphold moral ideals.
    — Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of ideals
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia champion open models for innovation and security.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As welcome as this news will be to the company’s investors, even more exciting was when Vigna said the company would unveil two new models before the year is over.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of models
Noun
  • Panegyrists of the American Century would hold up artists such as Pollock as exemplars of the new dynamism, the new liberty of free expression.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
  • These exemplars of the 30% show augmentation’s sustainable edge.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of exemplars
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