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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 club trajectory had run from the disco palaces of the ’70s, epitomized by Studio 54, the club that defined New York nightlife, through the disco palace of the ’80s, Palladium (both created by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager).
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Megill epitomizes all that’s working on the pitching side for the Mets, who own MLB’s best ERA (2.68).
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Musk's ruthless approach to leading the Department of Government Efficiency — epitomized by a speech in which the Tesla CEO brandished a chainsaw — has drawn lawsuits, pushback from federal workers and criticism from Tesla investors.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Among those who epitomized a dandy was Geoffrey Holder, the legendary dancer, choreographer, actor, composer, designer and artist, a native of Trinidad who was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet as well as a costume designer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Megill epitomizes all that’s working on the pitching side for the Mets, who own MLB’s best ERA (2.68).
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Musk's ruthless approach to leading the Department of Government Efficiency — epitomized by a speech in which the Tesla CEO brandished a chainsaw — has drawn lawsuits, pushback from federal workers and criticism from Tesla investors.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Among those who epitomized a dandy was Geoffrey Holder, the legendary dancer, choreographer, actor, composer, designer and artist, a native of Trinidad who was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet as well as a costume designer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Professionals across industries rely on these systems to draft emails, generate reports, summarize data, and even brainstorm ideas.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a recent review paper, our team summarized how chronic stress is a hidden but powerful factor underlying cognitive aging, or the speed at which your cognitive performance slows down with age.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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In curating the show, Moore sought to elevate artists whose work embodies this tension while also offering something tender, vulnerable, and defiant.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The document, dated November 2022 and obtained by NGO Monitor, outlines the U.K.'s humanitarian strategy in the occupied Palestinian territories.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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According to the legislation, the foundation high school program — the default graduation program for students that outlines what courses must be taken in high school — would be updated to include at least one semester of personal financial literacy.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Trump’s affinity for Musk did not extend to the broader Republican party, however, as many GOP lawmakers publicly expressed doubts about the cuts Musk made.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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