EPITOMIZING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

epitomizing

verb

present participle of epitomize

as in summarizing

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 embodying

to represent in visible form the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

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disembodying

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Recent Examples of epitomizing The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's retro R&B sound broke new ground within the genre, epitomizing the sound of the mid-'90s, and serving as the backdrop to date nights around the country. —

Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 Every major event has a chair, which is to say, ideally, somebody whose life and accomplishments can work as a beacon epitomizing the tenets and raison d’etre of the event. —

Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The center fielder wrapped up a 7-for-14, seven-RBI series at the plate, epitomizing the overall positive outlook of his team’s recent production. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025

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The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.

— Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026