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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
Ford’s co-star Anthony Mackie previously told Inverse that Ford was the epitome of a Hollywood legend on set.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Leicester City’s 2014 title win, for instance, depicted by the British media as the epitome of sporting meritocracy, has been tainted by a dispute over the Foxes’ financial overspending to get into the Premier League to begin with.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The car-free island is the epitome of relaxation, and the serene beaches are the true highlight.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
That is the epitome of strong artistic integrity with significant commercial impact in being part of the culture.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Leicester City’s 2014 title win, for instance, depicted by the British media as the epitome of sporting meritocracy, has been tainted by a dispute over the Foxes’ financial overspending to get into the Premier League to begin with.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The car-free island is the epitome of relaxation, and the serene beaches are the true highlight.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
That is the epitome of strong artistic integrity with significant commercial impact in being part of the culture.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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Temperatures in 2025 The announcement about the assessment comes days after March temperature summaries showed warmer than normal temperatures across much of the world.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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This information is not a complete summary and does not constitute a recommendation.—
Andrew Sukhin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Are these conflicting phrases truly what's in the review — or a manifestation of Carmy's (White) anxiety?—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The paradox is that these manifestations, on the contrary, bring Ukraine closer to its common enemy, as in Russia, homophobia is flourishing with incredible force right now.—
Sonya Vseliubska,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is a club, as the Joy Division classic goes, that is meant to fall apart when Easter arrives.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Designer Kate Ferguson of New Canaan’s Palomino Interiors calls it a classic, and well-suited for formal or casual spaces, indoors or out.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 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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Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The United States and its allies, however, will have to determine whether a China that is a softer incarnation of its current self should be regarded as a legitimate part of a changing global order—or still be treated as an existential threat.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The Law Firms will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full political spectrum, including Conservative ideals.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Project 2025 — a conservative think tank’s outline for Trump’s second presidency — called for the dismantling of NOAA and for its functions to be privatized.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In images released by Giles Pendleton, the Line's chief operating officer, the city's ground infrastructure can be seen taking shape, with the 200-meter-wide outline of the city showing in the desert of the Tabuk Province.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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