Synonyms of epitomize

epitomize

verb

i-ˈpi-tə-ˌmīz 

1

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• encapsulate
• recapitulate
• abstract
• consolidate
• reprise
• sum up
• recap
• digest
• boil down
• brief
• wrap up
• synopsize
• condense
• shorten
• curtail
• abridge
• cut back
• simplify
• downsize
• shrink
• streamline
• essentialize
• concentrate
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• expand
• amplify
• supplement
• protract
• enlarge (on or upon)
• elaborate (on or upon)

2

as in to embody

to represent in visible form

the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embody
• express
• symbolize
• incorporate
• exemplify
• illustrate
• personify
• manifest
• body
• realize
• personalize
• incarnate
• materialize
• externalize
• substantiate
• typify
• instantiate
• actualize
• concretize
• objectify
• image

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of epitomize

Digger epitomizes the difference between big swing and hubristic folly more than any film since Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, another wildly ambitious bid to skewer the chaos of contemporary reality. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

On Sunday, the country that epitomized neutrality for centuries, Switzerland, added some clarity to its identity as an icon of evenhandedness. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

The dish epitomized her mom, who loved a decadent chocolate cake. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Led by global creative director Wes Gordon, the brand epitomizes the feminine style, colorful palette and glamour that resonates with Crystal Charity Ball supporters. — Holly Haber, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026