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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
The club trajectory had run from the disco palaces of the ’70s, epitomized by Studio 54, the club that defined New York nightlife, through the disco palace of the ’80s, Palladium (both created by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager).
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Megill epitomizes all that’s working on the pitching side for the Mets, who own MLB’s best ERA (2.68).
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Musk's ruthless approach to leading the Department of Government Efficiency — epitomized by a speech in which the Tesla CEO brandished a chainsaw — has drawn lawsuits, pushback from federal workers and criticism from Tesla investors.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
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.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Megill epitomizes all that’s working on the pitching side for the Mets, who own MLB’s best ERA (2.68).
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Musk's ruthless approach to leading the Department of Government Efficiency — epitomized by a speech in which the Tesla CEO brandished a chainsaw — has drawn lawsuits, pushback from federal workers and criticism from Tesla investors.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
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.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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The women’s lawyers then issued a press release on Jan. 31, summarizing the claims.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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Lawyers are already using AI to analyze evidence, summarize witness testimony, and conduct legal research.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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In curating the show, Moore sought to elevate artists whose work embodies this tension while also offering something tender, vulnerable, and defiant.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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The affidavit also outlines Travis’ behavior in the moments leading up to the killings.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The refurbishment included repairing and refinishing the wood flooring, painting the walls, outlining the court in Mavs blue and adding a Mavs logo, new goals and backboards, and new basketball equipment.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The urgency expressed Monday surrounding securing additional border resources comes as Mr. Trump called for the National Guard to enforce order in the L.A. area amid protests over activity by ICE, prompting a clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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