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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
Stefanski is credited with establishing a positive culture in a franchise epitomized by dysfunction.
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Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
In his new book, Willing Warriors, Hlavacik argues that the episode epitomizes how culture wars have distorted the politics of education in the United States.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Florida epitomizes the problem of soaring property values.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Visually, Mitchell’s images are sumptuous, stylish, and seductive, channelling the old-school photographic glamour epitomized by Richard Avedon, one of Mitchell’s idols.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
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Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
In his new book, Willing Warriors, Hlavacik argues that the episode epitomizes how culture wars have distorted the politics of education in the United States.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Florida epitomizes the problem of soaring property values.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Visually, Mitchell’s images are sumptuous, stylish, and seductive, channelling the old-school photographic glamour epitomized by Richard Avedon, one of Mitchell’s idols.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Some states offer helpful context, Maine provides video explainers, while Washington summarizes key policies, but few pair this with meaningful legal support.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento Local Engagement & Retention Reporter Kat Tran contributed to this story by using AI tools to help summarize the original investigative story that was reported and written by Kate Wolffe and Nicole Nixon.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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The life of Universal Friend proved to be particularly illuminating, especially in how Friend established communities that embodied the ideals for which the American Revolution was fought, while elsewhere in the new nation of the United States those ideals fell woefully by the wayside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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In that film, McAdams is bawdily hilarious yet shockingly believable as a high school girl who finds her body being embodied by Schneider’s boorish thief.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the three-step plan for what comes next for Venezuela on Wednesday.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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During their first year, president typically address a joint session of Congress early on in their tenure to outline a vision or agenda, before delivering State of the Union addresses to lawmakers in subsequent years.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Charles seemed upset by the message and expressed determination to not let his age get in the way of his career.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing, Sammartino expressed concerns about the lack of answers and accountability related to Francis’ absconding from house arrest in 2022.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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This aesthetic — symbolizing order, leisure and status — spread across continents and centuries, shaping how residential outdoor spaces are designed and maintained today.—
Hummingbird,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Make sure to leave enough clearance around the table to allow for unrestricted movement and use it as an opportunity to incorporate a statement pendant light and beautiful chairs that elevate the kitchen.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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