Synonyms of epitomizes

epitomizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of epitomize

1

as in summarizes

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizes
• outlines
• encapsulates
• recapitulates
• reprises
• sums up
• boils down
• consolidates
• digests
• wraps up
• recaps
• briefs
• synopsizes
• condenses
• abstracts
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• simplifies
• cuts back
• shrinks
• downsizes
• essentializes
• streamlines
• concentrates
• decocts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• prolongs
• lengthens
• elongates
• expands
• amplifies
• protracts
• elaborates (on or upon)
• enlarges (on or upon)
• supplements

2

as in embodies

to represent in visible form

the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embodies
• expresses
• incorporates
• symbolizes
• exemplifies
• personifies
• illustrates
• manifests
• bodies
• realizes
• incarnates
• personalizes
• externalizes
• materializes
• typifies
• instantiates
• substantiates
• actualizes
• concretizes
• objectifies
• images

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disembodies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of epitomizes

The Barbican in England Designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and completed in 1982, the Barbican in London epitomizes brutalist urban planning. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025

As Merit’s original inspiration for joining the army, Dale — stubborn and tight-lipped — epitomizes an earlier generation of soldier. —Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2025

No-one epitomizes that more than BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore, who has led programming at the UK’s public broadcaster for nearly 10 years. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025

This jacket epitomizes embracing and enhancing the moment of sharing. —Essence, 30 Jan. 2025

The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy. —Emily Peck, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025

Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance epitomizes everything the MAGA world hates about international banking. —Felix Salmon, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025

Sunday’s game epitomizes the drama of professional sports. —Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025