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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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The summaries, the comparisons and the recommendations that appear in AI interfaces are only as accurate and compelling as what the underlying site makes legible.—
Ankur Goyal,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026 -
Participants warned about the source summaries were significantly more likely to verify the AI’s output on that task.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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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
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Featuring Steven Bernstein on brass, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion, Douglas Wieselman on winds and guitar, Briggan Krauss on saxophone and guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass, these arrangements are more muscular and robust than many of their original incarnations.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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In all, 12 Terrells have worked at AT&T or its various incarnations.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Gusto 101 manages to deliver crowd pleasing Southern Italian classics that don't feel tired, including a near-perfect rendition of cacio e pepe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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His picks were tribute bands Jumping Jack Flash (the Rolling Stones) and The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) along with The Detroit Underground, which runs through Motown classics and horn-laden songs by Chicago.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The award is offered in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and honors those who embody the ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Feinseth believes that Microsoft’s massive capital investments in AI data centers and proprietary models support the bull case.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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In 90 to 100 percent of the conversations, the models reached the same destination.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Between the historically high bar of OL Lyonnes and the recent surge of Barcelona, the two teams are shining exemplars of what’s possible with proper investment in women’s clubs.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The trio of titles making the rounds at Cannes are exemplars of the type of material Anonymous Content intends to pursue that this moment of great upheaval across film and TV.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Epitomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomes. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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