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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
Stone fireplace An outdoor fireplace epitomizes coziness.
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Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 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
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In his new book, Willing Warriors, Hlavacik argues that the episode epitomizes how culture wars have distorted the politics of education in the United States.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 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
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In his new book, Willing Warriors, Hlavacik argues that the episode epitomizes how culture wars have distorted the politics of education in the United States.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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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
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Players say no one embodies that more than assistant coach LaMesia McKinney.—
Johnny Resendiz,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Equally psychedelic and wistful, her music embodies the spirit of neo-soul while pushing toward abstraction.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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The vaccine schedule outlines the immunizations recommended for all children and required for those in community settings like schools, day cares, colleges and group homes.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also outlines processes related to absentee voting and casting provisional ballots when someone doesn’t have a photo ID at the polls.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is the kind of personal information that Cooper himself expresses ambivalence about sharing throughout his book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Along with the rest of our family, Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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