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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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Recent Examples of epitome
These programs are the epitome of transformative early childhood development initiatives, far surpassing mere educational interventions and functioning as essential lifelines for underserved young learners.
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Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Diana was and is and will always be the epitome of a woman that all little girls look up to.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Art Deco Glamour Emerging in the 1920s, Art Deco is the epitome of bold luxury.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
There are beautiful books that are the epitome of what the heart and soul of fine dining is.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Diana was and is and will always be the epitome of a woman that all little girls look up to.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Art Deco Glamour Emerging in the 1920s, Art Deco is the epitome of bold luxury.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
There are beautiful books that are the epitome of what the heart and soul of fine dining is.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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According to summary provided by the House speaker’s office, the bill includes financial support for special education, bilingual education and pre-kindergarten and a $395 increase in the base amount schools get per student, known as the basic allotment.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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On the order summary page, paste your promo code into the Discount Code or Gift Card box, and click Apply to see your savings.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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The tilt of recent immigration toward higher skilled workers from Asia is another manifestation of this same pattern.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the truly painful manifestation of distaste for Musk has been entirely legal, as consumers have shunned his cars.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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All of them are classics that result in a total five points.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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No look has to be permanent, and with 2025’s most popular looks leaning into avant-garde classics, taking your hair to a new height is this season’s most palpable trends.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.—
Brendan Fitzgerald,
Longreads,
27 Dec. 2024
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The stage was set for the Fourth, whose five movements add up to a summa of Bartók’s art, by turns tenaciously labored, sinuously swirling, nocturnally eerie, pizzicato-punchy, and flat-out wild.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2024
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On top of that, when your roots and pillow are damp, that creates a moist, warm breeding ground ideal for Malassezia yeast, which in excess, can cause dandruff, per Dr. Cheng, or an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (characterized by itchy, greasy patches).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
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This Anker power bank stores up to two full charges for your phone and has a USB-C port ideal for fast charging.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Is someone wearing steel-toed boots, a colored armband, and a hearing device, and also showing the outline of handcuffs in their pocket?—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Highlight details are preserved in bright, snowy nature shots, letting wisps of clouds and the outlines of distant hills be easily seen against the white skies and laying snow.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 90's and early 2000's aesthetic of the jacket, along with the essence of athleisure and the elongating effect of Jenner's white socks, allowed the sneakers to stand out as the center of attention.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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In essence, the unit alleged, instead of the case shaping the show, the show shaped the case.—
Jessica Lussenhop,
ProPublica,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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