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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
The Barbican in England Designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and completed in 1982, the Barbican in London epitomizes brutalist urban planning.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
As Merit’s original inspiration for joining the army, Dale — stubborn and tight-lipped — epitomizes an earlier generation of soldier.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
No-one epitomizes that more than BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore, who has led programming at the UK’s public broadcaster for nearly 10 years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
This jacket epitomizes embracing and enhancing the moment of sharing.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance epitomizes everything the MAGA world hates about international banking.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Sunday’s game epitomizes the drama of professional sports.
—Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
As Merit’s original inspiration for joining the army, Dale — stubborn and tight-lipped — epitomizes an earlier generation of soldier.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
No-one epitomizes that more than BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore, who has led programming at the UK’s public broadcaster for nearly 10 years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
This jacket epitomizes embracing and enhancing the moment of sharing.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance epitomizes everything the MAGA world hates about international banking.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Sunday’s game epitomizes the drama of professional sports.
—Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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The device features two lenses — a wide-angle one and an auto-tracking one — and an optional AI analysis feature that keeps track of and summarizes the bath’s visitors.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
6 Jan. 2025
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Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
7 Dec. 2024
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Ruth embodies determination, while breaking down barriers and overcoming hurdles on her path to success.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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For a graphic dress that embodies the sporty aesthetic, consider Sporty & Rich’s tennis dress crafted in white and bright red.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The filing outlines various risks, including dependence on third-party manufacturers, potential delays in clinical trials, and the need for additional financing.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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The report also highlights Zura Bio's reliance on licensing agreements with Pfizer and Lilly for key intellectual property and outlines potential risks related to these agreements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Epitomizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizes. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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