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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
Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.
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Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Haugh’s attitude and approach have fueled a rise that epitomizes Golden and his staff’s ability to develop players.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, the brand epitomizes luxurious sleep.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Parisian brand Sézane epitomizes a modern femininity.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
For Baldwin, the relaunch epitomizes the brand’s DNA.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
In Barnard, all-inclusive Twin Farms epitomizes rustic elegance on 300 acres of countryside with a history dating back to 1793.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Crespi junior forward Cayman Martin epitomizes that illustration after playing junior varsity basketball his sophomore season and blossoming into one of the team’s most reliable players.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Haugh’s attitude and approach have fueled a rise that epitomizes Golden and his staff’s ability to develop players.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, the brand epitomizes luxurious sleep.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Parisian brand Sézane epitomizes a modern femininity.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
For Baldwin, the relaunch epitomizes the brand’s DNA.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
In Barnard, all-inclusive Twin Farms epitomizes rustic elegance on 300 acres of countryside with a history dating back to 1793.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Crespi junior forward Cayman Martin epitomizes that illustration after playing junior varsity basketball his sophomore season and blossoming into one of the team’s most reliable players.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
Verb
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The Valley of Shadows summarizes the numerous tips received by the department’s missing persons unit.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In both films, the effect is of a diminution, a depersonalization—not to say, a desecration of the experience of horror that the documentary element embodies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of Singapore’s most attractive qualities is its cosmopolitanism, its openness to the world; Raffles embodies that spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This report outlines the plant’s design, location, and safety systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alexander outlines a process that includes planning, sourcing materials, building components and refining details.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Natasha, who has come from Wisconsin, expresses similar sentiments.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Epitomizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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