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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomize
The film epitomized the Bruckheimer-Simpson formula: glossy visuals, radio-ready soundtracks and MTV-style swagger.
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Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Provenance, performance, beauty, and rarity—these are the pillars of any truly collectible car, and few epitomize them better than Ferrari.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
Rex epitomized the formative days of NASCAR — a true pioneer whose contributions helped shape the foundation of our sport.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Readers will be captivated by how these strong stories epitomize the themes of Meat Loaf’s music.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Provenance, performance, beauty, and rarity—these are the pillars of any truly collectible car, and few epitomize them better than Ferrari.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
Rex epitomized the formative days of NASCAR — a true pioneer whose contributions helped shape the foundation of our sport.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Readers will be captivated by how these strong stories epitomize the themes of Meat Loaf’s music.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Rev's software currently offers AI models that can record, transcribe, take notes and summarize to aid legal professionals in their day-to-day jobs.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Instead of scrolling through links, users can now ask the agent to summarize articles, compare products or compile travel itineraries.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The independent sector is where culture meets commercial success, and our 2025 nominees perfectly embody that intersection.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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Rocket also embodies some of the larger issues with the game’s design, especially in terms of how the two-plane ground versus air combat works.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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The entire donation was deposited into the Jefferson County Education Foundation's account, and the nonprofit signed a memorandum of understanding with the district outlining how the funds should be spent over the course of five years.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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That proposal isn’t likely to trip up on the AI issue outlined above, but also could be easily evaded by companies moving their operations outside the city and basing their more highly compensated employees in, say, Evanston, Oak Park or any other suburb.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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The Baltic States’ diplomats expressed optimism over the pledge to increase spending and stressed the importance of cooperation between the allies.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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What the duck tells us is more than the story of a cartoon character that has come to symbolize the company.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Chachi Arcola Aries, the cardinal Fire sign and symbolized by the ram, knows how to make an impact.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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