epitomized

past tense of epitomize

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Recent Examples of epitomized 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 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 It was epitomized in that Oranje march but now evident all over the area. Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 That's epitomized by her relationship with Jace. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 For an older generation, Marty Scorsese epitomized cool. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 His example epitomized what leadership can look like amid the uncertainty associated with negotiations of this sort. Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
Verb
  • The Fire Country star summarized the ordeal in the caption for a carousel of selfies from the hospital.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
  • That means ensuring ballot questions are accurately summarized, comply with applicable legal standards, and satisfy constitutional requirements before they are certified.
    Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Catherine takes that description to new extremes, embodied by Petticrew with terrifying intensity.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 27 July 2026
  • There were four outlandish, outcast characters, whom Goldberg utterly embodied with something as slight as the crossing of her eyes or the dragging of her leg.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • The plain, old clinch knot has been around longer than the improved clinch, and the only difference between the two is step four in the process outlined above.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
  • During Thursday’s call, Albesa outlined several upcoming initiatives for Puig, beginning with the launch of Jean Paul Gaultier’s new feminine fragrance, La Favorite.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The entire Board of Education has expressed support for lobbying for additional state money.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Stitt expressed confidence that states would hold elections without federal intervention while noting his support for the voting bill.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For more than a century, a new car symbolized opportunity—the freedom to chase a better job, build a family, discover America or simply drive toward an unknown horizon.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Each base represented one of the ballpark’s first three All-Star Games, and home plate symbolized the 2027 All-Star Game.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Beyond the drinks, immersive environments offering escapism are crucial, exemplified by Rosewood Little Dix Bay's Rum Room, which elevates classic tiki with artisanal ingredients and premium spirits.
    Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Karl Malone and Gary Payton of the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers best exemplified that archetype.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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

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