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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
For Ballantyne, the moment epitomized the strangeness of the whole situation — a sentiment echoed by fellow passengers.
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Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Chinese immigrant Polly Bemis epitomized the pioneer-woman ideal.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 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
That was epitomized in a memorable speech to the World Economic Forum by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
—Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 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
Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Chinese immigrant Polly Bemis epitomized the pioneer-woman ideal.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 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
That was epitomized in a memorable speech to the World Economic Forum by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
—Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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In an interview with a local reporter, Emerald once summarized the philosophy behind the blockade with perfect succinctness.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 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,
2 Mar. 2026
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Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the past twenty years, Sharon has largely embodied the latter path, for which he has been recognized as one of the world’s foremost modernizers of opera.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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In his Sunday column, Jim outlined how investors are trying to navigate this period of uncertainty, and appropriately, our cash position is unusually high, providing us with a buffer in this decline.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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This decision is outlined in the country’s constitution.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some employees publicly expressed their frustrations.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Local organizations have expressed interest in the field house providing dedicated spaces for tumbling, wrestling, cheer, and speed and agility training.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps because the decadent dish symbolized wealth and sophistication.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bainbridge confirmed that the Saints came in with an attitude of not having anything to lose and their early play exemplified that.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The event exemplified the university’s attempt to bring together those of differing background and faith, as well as, its strong international programming.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Epitomized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomized. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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