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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"
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as in embodies
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomizes
Dulgarian, the son of a dirt-track racer, epitomizes the restlessly innovative spirit that keeps shoegaze so vital.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
But as the Chiefs continue to look somewhere between mortal and vulnerable since reaching five of the last six Super Bowls, Kelce’s day in some ways epitomizes that.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
The real transfer trend can be seen by Isak’s replacement at Newcastle, Nick Woltemade, whose move from Stuttgart epitomizes the transfer fee inflation that has defined the summer 2025 transfer window.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Stock says her father’s gesture epitomizes their relationship.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Senior defender Colin McMahon said Hess epitomizes what Naperville North soccer is about.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
To me, Aram epitomizes this cornerstone of Jeyamohan’s thought and attitude.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
By the way, that tiny cash payout epitomizes why equities are looking so frothy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Rudy epitomizes that anger, even succumbing to it.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
But as the Chiefs continue to look somewhere between mortal and vulnerable since reaching five of the last six Super Bowls, Kelce’s day in some ways epitomizes that.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
The real transfer trend can be seen by Isak’s replacement at Newcastle, Nick Woltemade, whose move from Stuttgart epitomizes the transfer fee inflation that has defined the summer 2025 transfer window.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Stock says her father’s gesture epitomizes their relationship.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Senior defender Colin McMahon said Hess epitomizes what Naperville North soccer is about.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
To me, Aram epitomizes this cornerstone of Jeyamohan’s thought and attitude.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
By the way, that tiny cash payout epitomizes why equities are looking so frothy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Rudy epitomizes that anger, even succumbing to it.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
Verb
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The event marked McCarty’s first state of the city, a formal annual address by a city leader that typically summarizes recent achievements and outlines future plans.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Serve the puffs warm and filled with pimiento cheese for an unforgettable party snack that embodies true Southern hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Danjiang Bridge is a sweeping, asymmetrical form that embodies the late architect’s signature style – fluid, organic, and futuristic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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This announcement follows the recent launch of CSB’s Vision, which outlines the organization’s ambition to evolve into an integrated soccer hub in Canada.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit outlines all the medical prescriptions Lau provided to all 21 minors.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.—
Scott Peters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Epitomizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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