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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
None of that would have been possible without what really epitomizes Gordon’s legacy — a symbol of hope and pillar of resolve after a once-promising career was stranded at a crossroads.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Gascón’s character in the film is supposed to epitomize the human capacity for good, and for overcoming flaws with grace.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
The neck epitomizes the dual nature of the human condition, the ways in which beauty and frailty are often entwined, two sides of the same coin in our biology, in our relationships – and, yes, even in ceramic vases.
—Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Lalas Abubakar’s legacy as a Colorado Rapids defender is epitomized by effort.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Gascón’s character in the film is supposed to epitomize the human capacity for good, and for overcoming flaws with grace.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
The neck epitomizes the dual nature of the human condition, the ways in which beauty and frailty are often entwined, two sides of the same coin in our biology, in our relationships – and, yes, even in ceramic vases.
—Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Lalas Abubakar’s legacy as a Colorado Rapids defender is epitomized by effort.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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That idea is woven into products like genei, which summarizes information from sources so it can be easily organized and used to write content, and Julius, which performs robust data analysis.—
Isadora Marlow Morgan,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bakkt plans to realign its business focus on crypto, announcing strategic alternatives for its loyalty business and the sale of Bakkt Trust to Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our first two cars, the Speedster and Roadster, embody everything a modern driver’s car should be: agile, balanced, electric, and exhilarating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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No visit to Seoul is complete without diving into its culinary culture, and nothing embodies Korean cuisine more than kimchi.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The process and eligibility criteria are outlined on their website.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Indonesia’s first-ever Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has outlined an ambitious blueprint for the nation’s cultural growth, with special emphasis on developing the country’s rapidly expanding film industry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to the sheriff's office, the family has expressed a desire for closure.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Paul, along with a handful of other Senators, have expressed doubts about adding to the national debt.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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