Synonyms of epitomizes

epitomizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of epitomize

1

as in summarizes

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizes
• outlines
• encapsulates
• recapitulates
• reprises
• sums up
• boils down
• consolidates
• digests
• wraps up
• recaps
• briefs
• synopsizes
• condenses
• abstracts
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• simplifies
• cuts back
• shrinks
• downsizes
• essentializes
• streamlines
• concentrates
• decocts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• prolongs
• lengthens
• elongates
• expands
• amplifies
• protracts
• elaborates (on or upon)
• enlarges (on or upon)
• supplements

2

as in embodies

to represent in visible form

the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embodies
• expresses
• incorporates
• symbolizes
• exemplifies
• personifies
• illustrates
• manifests
• bodies
• realizes
• incarnates
• personalizes
• externalizes
• materializes
• typifies
• instantiates
• substantiates
• actualizes
• concretizes
• objectifies
• images

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disembodies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of epitomizes

With its fountains and patios, its spare ornament and spatial poetry, Clavijero epitomizes the idiosyncratic regionalist style that flourished here in the 1920s. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

The Bugatti Type 57 epitomizes that aesthetic power, exemplified by a low-slung body defined by voluptuous curves. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Built in 1836—predating Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions—this 4,000-square-foot residence epitomizes old-school Americana. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

The building’s Neo-Baroque exterior, which dates back to the early twentieth century, was preserved when the hotel opened in 2020, while the inside epitomizes Scandinavian style with its open and airy design. — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Beef epitomizes out-of-control grocery prices for many Americans. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Pool, sauna, outdoor shower Set in the historic center of Marrakesh, this enchanting riad epitomizes Moroccan architecture with its vibrant tilework, stucco walls, and arches. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Refreshingly cold, lemony, minty, and very easy to make, Porch Wine epitomizes summertime drinking. — Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

But Kiley’s own use of the tool epitomizes the potential for partisanship to limit it. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026