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as in to summarize
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 to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomize
Among those who epitomized a dandy was Geoffrey Holder, the legendary dancer, choreographer, actor, composer, designer and artist, a native of Trinidad who was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet as well as a costume designer.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
In contrast, the ancient Greeks achieved military dominance through collective strength, epitomized by the phalanx formation.
—Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This method epitomizes Raghavan’s belief that technology, when thoughtfully crafted, can amplify human potential and creativity.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Listen to this article The sixth inning Monday at Wrigley Field epitomized the type of havoc the Chicago Cubs’ offense can generate.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
In contrast, the ancient Greeks achieved military dominance through collective strength, epitomized by the phalanx formation.
—Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This method epitomizes Raghavan’s belief that technology, when thoughtfully crafted, can amplify human potential and creativity.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Listen to this article The sixth inning Monday at Wrigley Field epitomized the type of havoc the Chicago Cubs’ offense can generate.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Professionals across industries rely on these systems to draft emails, generate reports, summarize data, and even brainstorm ideas.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a recent review paper, our team summarized how chronic stress is a hidden but powerful factor underlying cognitive aging, or the speed at which your cognitive performance slows down with age.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Either way, the new pope embodies all the complexities of being an American, serving as an authentic ambassador of our history and culture.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Thune, who has in mind an optimistic deadline of July 4 to pass a budget reconciliation measure that would embody Trump’s key tax and spending policies, can only lose a maximum of three votes.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Physicist Matthew von Hippel looks not at the birth of the universe but at its destruction, outlining a disastrous world-ending scenario that makes asteroid strikes and Earth-colliding black holes look like kid stuff.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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On Monday, investors took note of the risks Moody’s outlined in explaining its decision to downgrade US debt to one notch below perfect.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed her solidarity with the local population as emergency services warned people the area was hazardous and urged them to stay away, closing off the main road into the valley.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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