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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
This may sound like good news for some, who see clear financial opportunities in it, but for the industry as a whole — and for audiences — the rise of microdrama, which epitomizes a low-cost content model, is not encouraging news.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Dulgarian, the son of a dirt-track racer, epitomizes the restlessly innovative spirit that keeps shoegaze so vital.
—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
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Dulgarian, the son of a dirt-track racer, epitomizes the restlessly innovative spirit that keeps shoegaze so vital.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
Verb
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This Batul Hassan piece in Jacobin summarizes some of Mamdani’s more popular plans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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While Seehorn fully embodies Carol Sturka’s complexities — her ultra-relatable prickliness, fear, resentment and unwieldy emotions — Gilligan admits to having left a piece of himself in the character.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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His victory embodies the triumph of wishful thinking over reality.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit, filed in Los Angeles Federal Court on Tuesday and reviewed by Variety, outlines a pattern of contract violations and misconduct regarding profit sharing, among other claims.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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