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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 critics believe that Paris’ reputation for haute couture, bespoke elegance and exclusive design couldn’t be further from the disposable culture epitomized by Shein’s ultra-low-price, accessible-to-all clothing.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
And no play better epitomized this possibly new, perhaps even humbled Kuminga than his offensive rebound with one minute to play in the game.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Drew Struzan, the legendary movie poster artist whose illustrations epitomized Hollywood blockbuster marketing art for generations, has died.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer whose retro R&B sound epitomized the neo-soul movement of the mid-'90s, has died following a battle with cancer.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The second of Boise State’s three TDs in the final quarter kind of epitomized the night.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
But last night, one homer in each MLB game epitomized that fine line — and maybe the concept of fate itself.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Per Harle, it’s epitomized in the scene where Simba sees the reflection of his father’s face, as well as in the theme music of the 1990 Lucasfilm adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Lopez appeared to have hit his stride—the gown epitomized the unconventional opulence of his design language.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
And no play better epitomized this possibly new, perhaps even humbled Kuminga than his offensive rebound with one minute to play in the game.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Drew Struzan, the legendary movie poster artist whose illustrations epitomized Hollywood blockbuster marketing art for generations, has died.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer whose retro R&B sound epitomized the neo-soul movement of the mid-'90s, has died following a battle with cancer.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The second of Boise State’s three TDs in the final quarter kind of epitomized the night.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
But last night, one homer in each MLB game epitomized that fine line — and maybe the concept of fate itself.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Per Harle, it’s epitomized in the scene where Simba sees the reflection of his father’s face, as well as in the theme music of the 1990 Lucasfilm adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Lopez appeared to have hit his stride—the gown epitomized the unconventional opulence of his design language.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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During a July City Commission meeting, Commissioner Richard Lara, who received at least one of the surveys but did not respond to it, summarized the allegations detailed in the blog posts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Irvin's comment summarized what many fans were feeling, and many replied to his message, sharing their own thoughts about Dallas' poor performance.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mario Cuomo, the soaring orator and three-term governor, embodied the liberal conscience of the 1980s.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the initiatives outlined in these plans focus on building infrastructures to improve telehealth access and strengthen the health care workforce in rural communities.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writers’ own.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Putnam asserted that the long-term decline in social connection and civic engagement—symbolized in his book by the fact that the number of people participating in bowling leagues has fallen off a cliff—is the core issue facing America.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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These water signs — fittingly symbolized by a fish — are imaginative, creative and empathetic.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The screening, timed to the 100th anniversary of Mishima’s birth, exemplified the festival’s growing confidence in bridging cinematic history with contemporary cultural diplomacy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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With each pot, cast iron skillet, and cooking utensil, Gilmore exemplified this longstanding tradition in Black life, negotiating her identity in America and resisting the ills of racial segregation that pervaded nearly every aspect of her community.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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