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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
The Omnia Bracelet, another signature piece, embodies the epitome of love with the same heart motif from the brand into a cupid’s bow.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
With only 150 pieces available worldwide, this rare MCM Parfum is the epitome of an exclusive holiday gift.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
No movie leaving Netflix this month triggers my nostalgia more than Save the Last Dance, which, in my mind, is the epitome of 2000s-era teen dramas.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Currently 20 percent off in select colors, these joggers are the epitome of comfort, style, and versatility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
With only 150 pieces available worldwide, this rare MCM Parfum is the epitome of an exclusive holiday gift.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
No movie leaving Netflix this month triggers my nostalgia more than Save the Last Dance, which, in my mind, is the epitome of 2000s-era teen dramas.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Currently 20 percent off in select colors, these joggers are the epitome of comfort, style, and versatility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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But the Verge reported that some of these summaries were ridden with factual errors.Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Apple Intelligence is turned on, short summaries automatically appear under your emails in the Mail app.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most of us have likely seen Tesla’s entry into the humanoid market, Optimus, in its various manifestations over the last few years.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now Figueiredo’s conspiracy is another manifestation of abstract geometric structure that seems to underlie particle physics.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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Gin and Tonic With election night in full swing, this gin and tonic brings a warm, earthy twist to a classic.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bey then turned the tide with her own spin on the Baywatch classic — sporting that red-hot, high-cut bathing suit with rescue can and whistle.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 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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Alas, Dostoevsky — all of whose major characters clearly embody aspects of his own extremist personality — died in 1881, shortly after completing this summa of his most deeply felt themes and obsessions.Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
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This latest incarnation prescribes a state statute that would govern the development of the legal market, rather than a constitutional amendment.Zack Huffman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso have reformed as the original incarnation of the Bloodline, but the team-up came under one condition: the former Undisputed WWE Universal Championship has to treat his cousins as equals.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB microphone ideal for podcasters and remote workers seeking professional sound quality at an accessible price.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The fracking issue exemplifies the difference between the ideals and the practical.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In between, the outlines of their homeland shifted again and again, with the Napoleonic invasion of Hessen, in 1806, the Congress of Vienna and post-Napoleonic redivisions of Europe, and, eventually, the rise of Otto von Bismarck.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The broad outline for the event is based on an account from a senior Harris campaign official, granted anonymity to discuss sensitive planning around a speech that still is not completely closed to tweaks.Philip Elliott, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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In essence, the Magic Trackpad is just a larger version of the touchpad found on MacBooks.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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