Examples of epitomize in a Sentence
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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The Trump administration’s controversial attempt to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development epitomizes both problems.
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Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
For some, the case epitomized their concerns over homelessness, mental illness and crime in New York City.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
The Washington Generals epitomize the notion of an underdog.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
But maybe few know why and how Smith rapidly made up his mind to set the tone, a tone that epitomized his grace and character and was fundamental in the development of Mahomes.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
For some, the case epitomized their concerns over homelessness, mental illness and crime in New York City.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
The Washington Generals epitomize the notion of an underdog.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
But maybe few know why and how Smith rapidly made up his mind to set the tone, a tone that epitomized his grace and character and was fundamental in the development of Mahomes.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitomize. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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