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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
But Collier has always epitomized professionalism.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
For The Times) Ruby Cochrane and Olga Nikolaeva epitomized the mindset Mira Costa brought to Saturday afternoon’s Southern Section Division 1 girls’ beach volleyball championship match at Long Beach City College.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The couple epitomized Hollywood glamour at the 51st Golden Globe Awards in 1994.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The resolution of the show’s other primary mystery epitomized this blend of hilarious and sad.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
For Ballantyne, the moment epitomized the strangeness of the whole situation — a sentiment echoed by fellow passengers.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
On screen, Kerry Washington has epitomized the type of woman who is always in control.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year epitomized what a shutdown corner should be last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
For The Times) Ruby Cochrane and Olga Nikolaeva epitomized the mindset Mira Costa brought to Saturday afternoon’s Southern Section Division 1 girls’ beach volleyball championship match at Long Beach City College.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The couple epitomized Hollywood glamour at the 51st Golden Globe Awards in 1994.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The resolution of the show’s other primary mystery epitomized this blend of hilarious and sad.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
For Ballantyne, the moment epitomized the strangeness of the whole situation — a sentiment echoed by fellow passengers.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
On screen, Kerry Washington has epitomized the type of woman who is always in control.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year epitomized what a shutdown corner should be last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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The radio call-in format dates back to the 1950s, although in some of the first shows to feature listener calls, the calls were recorded for later broadcast, or the hosts summarized them to avoid objectionable content being aired.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That exchange is embodied in the work of Derrick Adams, whose presence in Venice this week extends beyond private convenings of collectors and curators.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Chief executive officer of Kering Luca de Meo outlined a plan for the Italian luxury label’s next chapter during the group’s Capital Markets Day in Florence.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The Times outlined that their rental agreement covers the main house plus two cottages on the grounds, which are used by staff.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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The slim veil symbolized the gulf that existed between Black and white in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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For Al Shaikh, the moment symbolized a shift toward true representation, where women are not only present but visibly acknowledged.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Liang Jingkun exemplified the team’s resilience.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The resulting track feels like being lost within the euphoria of an underground dance floor exemplified.—
Miki Hellerbach,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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