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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
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.
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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
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
Elder democratic socialist Bernie Sanders epitomizes this conundrum.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The difference epitomizes the urban heat island effect, created as pavement and buildings absorb and trap heat, making some parts of the city hotter.
—Dan O'Brien, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2025
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
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
Elder democratic socialist Bernie Sanders epitomizes this conundrum.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The difference epitomizes the urban heat island effect, created as pavement and buildings absorb and trap heat, making some parts of the city hotter.
—Dan O'Brien, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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The following table summarizes details about ashwagandha and L-theanine.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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As part of the USA TODAY Netowrk, The Tennessean uses USA TODAY Network Style Guide, which embodies our unwavering commitment to clarity, accuracy, consistency and transparency in journalism.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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This Dunkin' Halloween costume embodies a bunch of different characters in one.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Financial Affairs Committee approved the term sheet, which outlines tax incremental financing details, in March 2025.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Working with powerful clients, the docuseries outlines how Hanson was recruited by the dangerous Mexican drug cartel Sinaloa, as his networking skills and people knowledge were of great value to them.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lessing expresses no regret or agony at her childhood actions, or at what happens next.—
Rebecca van Laer
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jay expresses his discontentment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Epitomizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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