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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
But the episode also epitomizes how Western labels have often struggled to meaningfully engage with the country’s crafts and culture.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Outside the Orpheum Theater, attendees made the red carpet their main stage, drawing outside the lines of mod beauty trends to epitomize their unique personas with bold, albeit whimsical, hair and makeup looks.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Agreed, this might be a tough call, and certainly there could be temptation to immediately can the two Lakers employees who most epitomize the incestuous decisions that have dragged the once-shining championship organization into dull mediocrity.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The story of the truly original—and truly outrageous—blue-blooded fashion editor Isabella Blow epitomizes what fashion legend is made of.
—Jordan Wake, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Outside the Orpheum Theater, attendees made the red carpet their main stage, drawing outside the lines of mod beauty trends to epitomize their unique personas with bold, albeit whimsical, hair and makeup looks.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Agreed, this might be a tough call, and certainly there could be temptation to immediately can the two Lakers employees who most epitomize the incestuous decisions that have dragged the once-shining championship organization into dull mediocrity.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The story of the truly original—and truly outrageous—blue-blooded fashion editor Isabella Blow epitomizes what fashion legend is made of.
—Jordan Wake, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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In addition, a 2023 study in the journal of HealthCare summarized how gambling among college students is associated with poor academic performance, violence, substance use, mental health symptoms, and even suicide.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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These devices transcribe the people around you, and often summarize your day, with the ability to extrapolate tasks and insights from your conversations.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
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In The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, the 28-year-old actress embodies a 20-year-old Knox as she's wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while studying abroad in Italy.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Empathetic leadership can be embodied by anyone—from managers overseeing entire departments to those leading specific projects.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The team's decision-making has been questionable, and one former Yankee, Clint Frazier, outlined one of their flaws.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Our public letter outlined a clear path forward: Refinance $500 million in high-cost debt.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Federal legislation banning the app, if its U.S. assets are not sold by ByteDance, came after some government officials expressed concern that TikTok poses a national security threat, believing ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, is sharing U.S. user data with China.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Irwin Redlener,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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For every placement made, Next Level plants five trees, symbolizing both a family’s new home and a commitment to future generations.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The seal, adopted in 1968, depicts a Confederate flag draped over a cannon in the upper left quadrant, symbolizing the county’s history.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Some effective tactics included incorporating zero-calorie sauces into meals and eating high-protein lunches, including chicken breast and ground beef.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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This fall, Social Studies travels to Berlin and then Fotografiska Stockholm, where an immersive museum exhibition will incorporate large-scale photographs, multimedia work and experiential installations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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