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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
Four players on the Brewers roster this season, which is stacked with guys who began their careers in other organizations, epitomize how Milwaukee is turning scrap-heap players into valuable contributors at American Family Field.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
But last night, one homer in each MLB game epitomized that fine line — and maybe the concept of fate itself.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Per Harle, it’s epitomized in the scene where Simba sees the reflection of his father’s face, as well as in the theme music of the 1990 Lucasfilm adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Lopez appeared to have hit his stride—the gown epitomized the unconventional opulence of his design language.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
But last night, one homer in each MLB game epitomized that fine line — and maybe the concept of fate itself.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Per Harle, it’s epitomized in the scene where Simba sees the reflection of his father’s face, as well as in the theme music of the 1990 Lucasfilm adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Lopez appeared to have hit his stride—the gown epitomized the unconventional opulence of his design language.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Google search results have AI summaries at the top, the Gemini digital assistant can summarize web pages and answer questions in Chrome.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Again, George Strait embodies unity, tradition, and the timeless American music that truly deserves the 2026 Super Bowl spotlight.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Somehow, his soul embodies the whole club.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The level of investment outlined in the agreement shows how serious the two nations are about addressing the problem.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an exclusive interview at Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters, Hill outlined a strategy that hinges on innovation, sport, and rebuilding trust with consumers after years of slowing growth and mounting competition.—
Merritt Enright,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prior to his death at 89, Jennifer said her dad was able to express his pride in her.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Queen Camilla’s monochrome attire and choice of mantilla fall under papal protocol, requiring women who meet with the pope to wear black and a veil, symbolizing respect and modesty.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The lace in her dress symbolized both wealth and purity, an appealing combination for brides who hoped for prosperous unions.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chromophoric proof concept The team harnessed enzymes to generate acetyllysine inside cells, then incorporated it into proteins at specific sites.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Schlegelmilch highlights the appeal of incorporating small chrome accents, like candlesticks, throughout the home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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