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as in summary
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 manifestation
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 classic
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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Recent Examples of epitome
Wayfair Arena is a cutting-edge venue that will provide an epic in-arena experience for our fans, but equally important is the direct connection to women’s sports as the PPL is the epitome of a modern sports league.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Known for their style, versatility, and prevalence in the celebrity fashion world, classic black dresses are the epitome of an effortlessly fashionable warm-weather uniform — as far as we’re concerned, at least.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 May 2025
Tyler is the epitome of Nick Saben’s coaching that focuses on the process not the result.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 3 May 2025
And, true to form, Trump's salvo of tariffs over the last several weeks—instituting a chaotic reciprocal tariff regime, only to walk it back for 90 days while increasing restrictions on Chinese exports—is the epitome of unpredictability.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Known for their style, versatility, and prevalence in the celebrity fashion world, classic black dresses are the epitome of an effortlessly fashionable warm-weather uniform — as far as we’re concerned, at least.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 May 2025
Tyler is the epitome of Nick Saben’s coaching that focuses on the process not the result.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 3 May 2025
And, true to form, Trump's salvo of tariffs over the last several weeks—instituting a chaotic reciprocal tariff regime, only to walk it back for 90 days while increasing restrictions on Chinese exports—is the epitome of unpredictability.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Trump’s other orders would also ease the regulatory process on approving new reactors and strengthening fuel supply chains, according to a draft summary obtained by Reuters.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Inside the park, attendees can roam through physical manifestations of Nintendo games, including the Mushroom Kingdom and Donkey Kong Country.—
Sage Anderson,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Her mom has trouble with intimate relationships and is sort of like a boy crazy mom, and Taylor's the one that's seeing the manifestation of that, and essentially comforting her mother and trying to help her.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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The bar features a rotating selection of seasonal cocktails, like the Industry Negroni, a complex and boozy take on the classic featuring Fernet Branca, Campari, Green Chartreuse and orange bitters.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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When the Wires Go Dead: Why Spain’s Train Crisis May Spark a Hydrogen Future In the middle of the day on 28 April 2025, Spain lived a modern replay of the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.—
Brendan Fitzgerald,
Longreads,
27 Dec. 2024
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The stage was set for the Fourth, whose five movements add up to a summa of Bartók’s art, by turns tenaciously labored, sinuously swirling, nocturnally eerie, pizzicato-punchy, and flat-out wild.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2024
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Throughout season 1 the Doctor met numerous incarnations of the same woman, all played by Susan Twist.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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The relationship between corruption and the modern incarnation of right-wing populism is twofold, in that populists often run against corruption and then behave corruptly.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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The breathable fabrics wick away moisture and encourage natural body temperature regulation, making this quilt the pick ideal for hot sleepers.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Aunt Lydia always believed in the ideals of Gilead, even when Gilead did not live up to those ideals.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Yet amid all the business fanfare, the outlines of an emerging Trump foreign policy could be discerned.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
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Steve King, Merrillville’s Street Department Director and Engineering Administrator, said an upcoming step would involve creating a plan to emphasize a shared vision and outline how the initiatives would benefit both municipalities.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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