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This student's struggles epitomize the trouble with our schools.
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, “Nice guys finish last”
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Grandson Jason Carter said Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s modest ranch home epitomized their approach to life.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
The awe-inspiring finish epitomized the difference between the Lakers and Rockets in Houston’s 119-115 win Sunday.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Our three guides – Karmen, Lara, and Virginia – two Slovenians and one Italian – epitomized the smart, capable, and enthusiastic leaders that are hallmarks of Backroads.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Carter epitomized truthfulness and transparency, was a proponent of civil rights, and achieved lasting peace treaties.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
The awe-inspiring finish epitomized the difference between the Lakers and Rockets in Houston’s 119-115 win Sunday.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Our three guides – Karmen, Lara, and Virginia – two Slovenians and one Italian – epitomized the smart, capable, and enthusiastic leaders that are hallmarks of Backroads.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Carter epitomized truthfulness and transparency, was a proponent of civil rights, and achieved lasting peace treaties.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitomize. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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epitomize
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epit·o·mize
i-ˈpit-ə-ˌmīz 
epitomized; epitomizing
: to make or serve as an epitome of
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