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
  • The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These summaries read like a bad high school essay and insult your audience's intelligence.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 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
  • Eli would weigh in on everything from outlines to scripts, and even joined the writers' room on occasion.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The playbook is still being written, yes, but the outlines are clear.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But the rest of Rudy, the elements that really define him across his two original incarnations, are largely stripped away in the latest version, which prefers to swim in broad strokes.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
  • While Clueless is a Paramount movie title, CBS Studios had been working on cracking the IP for TV over the past seven years or so, going through multiple incarnations.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, River North is home to many Chicago classics like Rick Bayless’s Topolobampo and Shaw’s Crab House.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Marking 50 years in the fashion industry in 2024, the house that Armani built was made durable by its commitment to well-fitting classics, combining expert tailoring and pragmatism with an elevated flair.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The main hall in the exhibit features hundreds of images of Native Americans used in popular culture or advertising.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Associated PressThe folders included hundreds of images of court documents dating back years, along with video clips that appeared to show police body camera footage from searches and interviews conducted with victims.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.
    Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Shrines appear on corners, balconies, and walls, quietly imposing ideals of purity, sacrifice, and silence.
    Vogue, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Still, the American Medical Association does not endorse or oppose specific healthcare models, including concierge medicine, the AMA told The Charlotte Observer in an email.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The credits do not apply to every package offered on some electric car or truck or plug-in hybrid models.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Epitomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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