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as in summarized
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 embodied
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomized
While the triumph of the west over communism was seen as the ultimate victory for capitalism, as epitomized by Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History and the Last Man, history has in fact continued.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
During those moments, Doncic epitomized the kind of joy Lakers coach JJ Redick wants to see his team exhibit.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Steve Stricker’s golden 40s Stricker epitomized the late bloomer.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Stefanski is credited with establishing a positive culture in a franchise epitomized by dysfunction.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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
The pebble leather case with gold accents is convenience epitomized, thanks to its expandable five-card holder and long strap that reaches across your body or your shoulder.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
That match epitomized Diego Armando Maradona.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
John Lautner’s 1968 Elrod House in Palm Springs, featured in Diamonds Are Forever, epitomized the almost backwards luxury of living within stone.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
During those moments, Doncic epitomized the kind of joy Lakers coach JJ Redick wants to see his team exhibit.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Steve Stricker’s golden 40s Stricker epitomized the late bloomer.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Stefanski is credited with establishing a positive culture in a franchise epitomized by dysfunction.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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
The pebble leather case with gold accents is convenience epitomized, thanks to its expandable five-card holder and long strap that reaches across your body or your shoulder.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
That match epitomized Diego Armando Maradona.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
John Lautner’s 1968 Elrod House in Palm Springs, featured in Diamonds Are Forever, epitomized the almost backwards luxury of living within stone.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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Many of the specific desires such as affordable housing, parks, youth sports complex, homeless shelter, community garden, immigration center and grocery store were later summarized in one report.—
Mathew Miranda
January 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
15 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a software revolution; it is becoming embodied in machines that move, and sense, and machines and platforms that decide in the physical and cyber worlds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 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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Speaking to Interesting Engineering, Fraimic team member Nathaniel Paffett-Lugassy outlined the core idea behind the product.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Skyler Lusnia, the Statewide Charter School Board’s director of school performance, had already outlined three major concerns and asked Epic officials to respond.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gossip-hungry commentators expressed excitement at the drama, waiting for more juicy details to be revealed.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Multiple Broncos sources have expressed clear conviction in Stidham to The Denver Post, a feeling outwardly shared by players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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For designs, water and air motifs also fit this time, as Aquarius, although an air sign, is symbolized by waves.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The city symbolized the end of that regime, as it was sacked during a civil war in 1010, wiping it from the map.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its outsized stores — exemplified by its largest location in Luling, which opened in 2024 and replaced the brand’s first family travel center with a 75,000-square-foot temple to highway convenience.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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Vannadium exemplified this shift with Leap, a real time, onchain data platform designed to make AI systems explainable and auditable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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