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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
On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
For Ballantyne, the moment epitomized the strangeness of the whole situation — a sentiment echoed by fellow passengers.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
On screen, Kerry Washington has epitomized the type of woman who is always in control.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year epitomized what a shutdown corner should be last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
That was epitomized in a memorable speech to the World Economic Forum by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
—Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
While the triumph of the west over communism was seen as the ultimate victory for capitalism, as epitomized by Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History and the Last Man, history has in fact continued.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Steve Stricker’s golden 40s Stricker epitomized the late bloomer.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Stefanski is credited with establishing a positive culture in a franchise epitomized by dysfunction.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
For Ballantyne, the moment epitomized the strangeness of the whole situation — a sentiment echoed by fellow passengers.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
On screen, Kerry Washington has epitomized the type of woman who is always in control.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year epitomized what a shutdown corner should be last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
That was epitomized in a memorable speech to the World Economic Forum by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
—Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
While the triumph of the west over communism was seen as the ultimate victory for capitalism, as epitomized by Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History and the Last Man, history has in fact continued.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Steve Stricker’s golden 40s Stricker epitomized the late bloomer.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Stefanski is credited with establishing a positive culture in a franchise epitomized by dysfunction.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomized
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the late afternoon prior to the shooting, the pair were arguing then went upstairs to move away from the children, who stayed on the first floor, according to an account from the eldest child that was summarized in the affidavit.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The company describes itself as a community hub built on connection, tradition and shared space, values that many say Hillyard embodied.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just three months ago, Nicolás Maduro embodied the Venezuelan state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The update was detailed through Xiaomi Technology’s official WeChat account, where the company outlined how the new hand design moves closer to human-scale manipulation and long-duration industrial operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The paper outlined best practices for responsibly using LCA data in the apparel and fashion industry, and Textile Exchange has implemented those protocols in this report.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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His teammate, Kevin Kisner, expressed concern for Woods following his arrest as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beyond restoring the physical landscape, the Iron Age mound might have symbolized a reestablishment of the sacred and social order.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter traditions are tied closely to springtime when the egg symbolized the rebirth of the Earth.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Captain James Cook famously credited the health of his sailors to their daily ration of pickled cabbage, a practice that exemplified pickling’s life-saving potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In both Dream Scenario and The Drama, Borgli sides with the maligned, framing those who cast judgment as shrewish and needling (exemplified in The Drama with a deliciously irritating performance from Alana Haim).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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