EPITOMES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

epitomes

noun

plural of epitome

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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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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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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Noun

First, the Commonwealth needs a formal process for concerned parties to appeal or challenge ballot summaries early in the process, before language written by the Attorney General becomes the basis for litigation months later.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
There were already countless translations of these ancient texts, and there were adaptations and summaries of those translations.

— Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of summaries

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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

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Although established names like Nicolas Cage, Brendan Fraser, Josh Hartnett, and Jude Law had been linked with previous incarnations of Superman, Singer opted to cast an unknown, just as Donner had done with the peerless Reeve.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 28 June 2026
However, Clayton-Thomas continued working over the decades, both solo and as a member of later incarnations of the band.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of incarnations

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These athletic touches bring contemporary edge to mainstay classics.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026
At the 44th annual Italian Family Festa, presented by the Italian American Heritage Foundation (IAHF), local chefs — both professional and festival-tested — will prepare Italian classics and other favorites.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of classics

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The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Close to 6 in 10 Americans, or 59%, indicated that the founding ideals of the declaration still guide the country.

— Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of ideals

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Some computer forecast models are showing a chance of tropical development from an area of showers and storms in the eastern Gulf early next week.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of models

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These exemplars of the 30% show augmentation’s sustainable edge.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Melissa are prime exemplars of how to do it right — and you’re bound to discover both the ultra-luxury and the laid-back amidst Nordstrom’s bursting-at-the-seams sale section this May.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

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