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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
Shouldn’t his 17-year record as head football coach, including his running a clean recruitment effort and graduating his players (epitomized by the highest Division I graduation rate for several years), have counted for something?
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Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday — an ignominious exit for the former high-flying developer that once epitomized Beijing's economic rise and later came to symbolize the country's property bust.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
For 30 years, Crustacean has epitomized a certain kind of discreet Beverly Hills glamour.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Starting in the 1990s, the city saw an enormous boom in new development — epitomized by the gleaming Perry Street towers designed by Richard Meier and a thousand other high-rises since — and virtually all those buildings were not co-ops but condos.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
No group epitomized this better than the Mississippi Freedom Movement during the southern civil rights push.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
From her New Look-esque Willy Chavarria pencil skirt and blazer to her reptilian Ashi Studios premiere dress, Ortega’s style has epitomized gothic glam.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Industrious and persistent, Ono epitomized the hustling artist’s lifestyle, seeking out collaborations and negotiating exhibition spaces for her installations, divisive instruction pieces (assembled in her 1964 book Grapefruit) and participatory performances (like Cut Piece).
—Beatrice Loayza, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Bohm epitomized the whole team — a tremendous performance in the season’s first few months followed by a slow burn.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday — an ignominious exit for the former high-flying developer that once epitomized Beijing's economic rise and later came to symbolize the country's property bust.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
For 30 years, Crustacean has epitomized a certain kind of discreet Beverly Hills glamour.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Starting in the 1990s, the city saw an enormous boom in new development — epitomized by the gleaming Perry Street towers designed by Richard Meier and a thousand other high-rises since — and virtually all those buildings were not co-ops but condos.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
No group epitomized this better than the Mississippi Freedom Movement during the southern civil rights push.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
From her New Look-esque Willy Chavarria pencil skirt and blazer to her reptilian Ashi Studios premiere dress, Ortega’s style has epitomized gothic glam.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Industrious and persistent, Ono epitomized the hustling artist’s lifestyle, seeking out collaborations and negotiating exhibition spaces for her installations, divisive instruction pieces (assembled in her 1964 book Grapefruit) and participatory performances (like Cut Piece).
—Beatrice Loayza, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Bohm epitomized the whole team — a tremendous performance in the season’s first few months followed by a slow burn.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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Antonio Torres then summarized his claims, saying Geller had signed off on athletes in similar situations in the past.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Evaluating Oracle across Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience suggests the company retains a strong operating and financial base, as summarized below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Parubiy embodied Ukraine’s turbulent modern history.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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While Italy is expected to make progress in bringing its deficit under control, France shows no signs of doing so, Nomura outlined.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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During an interview on NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, Lopez expressed his support for the idea.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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But for many who spoke up about their dislike for the change, the logo symbolized Cracker Barrel moving away from its core values and the meaning behind it.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For LaFave and his team, the event symbolized a shift from construction and planning to building lasting relationships.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Their collaboration is notably exemplified by the acclaimed documentary, MY INDIANA MUSE, which has earned widespread praise for its compelling narrative and striking visuals.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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The squad’s balance is in question — exemplified by the awkward troubles of Villa’s central defenders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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