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

The Kennedy Center once drew some of the world’s most prominent acts, epitomizing Washington’s cosmopolitan ambitions. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

The building’s Neo-Baroque exterior, which dates back to the early twentieth century, was preserved when the hotel opened in 2020, while the inside epitomizes Scandinavian style with its open and airy design. — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Beef epitomizes out-of-control grocery prices for many Americans. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

By March’s Miami Open, Pospisil’s rant epitomized how the players — the stars who bring in the revenues — were reaching a breaking point. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 July 2026