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as in summarized
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 embodied
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomized
Here, Blazy took the codes of the house—unabashedly understated luxury—and turned it into an accessory that epitomized it.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
This mellowness was epitomized by Rolex acting like good-old Rolex, releasing standard-issue models in standard colorways.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
Rickey epitomized speed, power and entertainment in setting the tone at the top of the lineup.
—Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
That single possession epitomized why the Knicks are the clear winners of the blockbuster Towns-for-Randle (and Donte DiVincenzo) trade.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Assad’s wife, once featured in Vogue, epitomized sophistication and luxury, and Syrians have uncovered jewelry boxes and designer goods.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Blouses and scarves epitomized the flowy chic that Blanchett wanted for the character.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was examined for a concussion and suffered a season-ending spinal bruise in a defeat that epitomized the Rams’ historic hangover that followed their victory in Super Bowl LVI.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
The myth of the lone genius, often epitomized by figures like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, dominates public narratives, leading us to believe that major breakthroughs occur in isolation.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
This mellowness was epitomized by Rolex acting like good-old Rolex, releasing standard-issue models in standard colorways.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
Rickey epitomized speed, power and entertainment in setting the tone at the top of the lineup.
—Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
That single possession epitomized why the Knicks are the clear winners of the blockbuster Towns-for-Randle (and Donte DiVincenzo) trade.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Assad’s wife, once featured in Vogue, epitomized sophistication and luxury, and Syrians have uncovered jewelry boxes and designer goods.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Blouses and scarves epitomized the flowy chic that Blanchett wanted for the character.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was examined for a concussion and suffered a season-ending spinal bruise in a defeat that epitomized the Rams’ historic hangover that followed their victory in Super Bowl LVI.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
The myth of the lone genius, often epitomized by figures like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, dominates public narratives, leading us to believe that major breakthroughs occur in isolation.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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Now a new class of companies is offering a third option, promising to help publishers get paid when their work is cited or summarized by AI, providing some compensation for lost page views.Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then the prosecutor summarized for me the incident that related to my father.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Few embodied that humanity more than Moussa Sall, a charismatic 33-year-old from Mauritania in West Africa, who became the shelter’s de facto mayor during his seven months living there.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Looking forward, embodied AI, like autonomous vehicles, may have difficulty living up to expectations in the near term but will likely make incredible gains over the long term.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Heard, who now lives in Spain, gave a statement to NBC News reacting to the allegations outlined in Lively’s complaint.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ancient Greeks believed that the fruit's seeds symbolized abundance, fertility and eternity, according to the Greek Reporter.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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His administration brought solar energy into national focus, symbolized by the solar panels installed on the White House roof during his tenure.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Ohio native, whose heroic actions exemplified selflessness, passed away in 2020, according to news reports.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the polar opposite approach — the one best exemplified by Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham — has become orthodoxy.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Epitomized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomized. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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