How to Use epitome in a Sentence
epitome
noun-
At the time the move seemed the epitome of tone-deafness.
— Patrick Comiskey, latimes.com, 11 July 2018 -
This new Drake is the epitome of a 2020s-era Drizzy drop.
— Vulture, 6 Oct. 2023 -
To have both of them now under the same roof was the epitome of luck.
— Victor Lodato, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024 -
This year has been the epitome of why the sport has been struggling.
— John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 -
As far as one-pan meals goes, this is the epitome of ease.
— Jasmine Grant, Essence, 8 Apr. 2020 -
Ward’s first weekend on the job was the epitome of what he’d been brought on to fix.
— Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Oct. 2022 -
Brown is the epitome of a high-upside Day 3 pick for the Cowboys in the fourth round.
— John Owning, Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2021 -
The rooms at the La Majestic are the epitome of French chic.
— Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024 -
Chuck Yeager sat in the cockpit as the ur-pilot, the epitome of the Right Stuff.
— Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2022 -
For Scott, the opera glove is the epitome of camp and elegance.
— Rachel Hahn, Vogue, 7 May 2019 -
The fatwa is the epitome of this — the world actively wants to kill him.
— Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2017 -
There was a time when Doom was the epitome of 3D PC gaming.
— Barry Collins, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2022 -
This kid is the epitome of what any coach would want to build a program around.
— oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2021 -
Gavin was the epitome of a student-athlete, and a leader on and off the field.
— Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2022 -
These three are the epitome of what a leader and a captain is.
— Jacob Calvin Meyer, baltimoresun.com, 24 Oct. 2019 -
Mink coats were seen as the epitome of style and class a few decades ago, as The New York Times has noted.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Feb. 2022 -
As most girls who were teens in 2008 will tell you, UGGs were the epitome of style.
— Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 26 Nov. 2020 -
Their first boutique, in the heart of Paris on Rue Saint-Honoré, is the epitome of cool.
— Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 -
Located on the shores of Lake Kezar, the resort is the epitome of fun for all.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 -
Udonis Haslem is the epitome of it, his career with the team that last 18 years.
— Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Sep. 2020 -
This bag itself may be the epitome of that, for all golfers who want that panache in their game.
— Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024 -
With a ruffled hem and shoulders, and sweet plaid print, this is the epitome of fun.
— Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 8 Sep. 2020 -
Smell the roses, that was the epitome of his mother, Evan Bayh said.
— IndyStar, 20 June 2022 -
To those who knew and loved him, Larry was the very epitome of a loveable rogue.
— courant.com, 12 Dec. 2019 -
Submersibles are the epitome of the world’s best water toy.
— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2022 -
Carter: My mom and grandmother are the true epitome of style & grace to me.
— Nandi Howard, Essence, 20 Dec. 2019 -
The Spa The spa at Le Barthélemy is the epitome of luxury.
— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024 -
The epitome of the blowout came soon after halftime when the Cowboys faced third-and-14.
— Dave Campbell, ajc, 21 Nov. 2022 -
Lightweight and fitted with a simple twisting blade lock, this is the epitome of timeless design.
— Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 -
Both schools represent the epitome of HBCU pride, and their upcoming showdown will remind the world of the impact that these institutions have on and off the court.
— Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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