epitomized

past tense of epitomize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of epitomized Islamic militancy flourished principally on the battlefields of war on terror, in countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq, a trajectory epitomized by the emergence of the Islamic State from within the American prison system in Iraq. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 On a steamy Wednesday at Wrigley, the Cubs’ 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers epitomized the highs and lows of this season-long, stomach-dropping ride. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Curry is famous for pioneering the ‘total look’ shadeless luminaire, epitomized by the Stemlite. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 No sector has epitomized the image of easy come, easy go employment quite like tech. — Matthew Bidwell, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 If tennis then had an image as exclusive, white, and stuffy, the West Side Tennis Club epitomized it. — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026 At the January couture shows in Paris, the look was epitomized by Lauren Sánchez Bezos and her devotion to an hourglass silhouette and toe-crunching heels. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 Its appeal stems from a vibrant lifestyle, epitomized by developments like Water Street, and a growing, diverse economy in financial services, healthcare, and a rapidly expanding tech sector. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Her entrance at the CFG Bank Arena show epitomized her persona and personality. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
Verb
  • Today, CMOs win when their brands are cited, summarized and recommended inside generative answers, where discovery and decisions now happen.
    — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Yet Marcon’s works defy old-world tempos with their pacing (the shots in Monelle, 2017, last no more than a second each), their length (several clock in at under five minutes), and, of course, the seeming ease with which they can be summarized.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • While punk rock could be considered a state of mind, Sombr practically embodied the old adage in a custom ERL fall 2026 ensemble while in attendance at the 2026 MTV VMAs held tonight in Los Angeles.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside Sarah Pigeon, Paul embodied the late attorney and journalist and made millions of viewers swoon at their screens.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • VanderGiesen outlined the reasons for the plea agreement after being questioned by the judge about the deal.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The private nonprofit organization’s yearly reports haven’t outlined progress on roughly two dozen venues around Greater Los Angeles.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some Utah Valley officials expressed reservations about holding the event in an outdoor space with tall buildings around, but ultimately allowed the event to proceed.
    — MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In the same measure, Bigelow expressed concerns about how the process to select the next central president will unfold.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Commissioned by Napoleon Buonaparte in 1806 after his victory at Austerlitz, the French Arc’s construction symbolized his military dominance in early 19th Century Europe.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The vigils symbolized the civil liberties that set Hong Kong apart from mainland China.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • No better is that exemplified than on Play Boy, an album that presents itself as an open book reflection on life lived unapologetically, on the edge, and with a constant questioning of any authoritative figure standing in its way.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Klum’s footwear choice exemplified what a good pair of pumps should be, with angular features and sharp stilettos.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Epitomized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomized. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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