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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"
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as in embodies
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomizes
Sunday’s game epitomizes the drama of professional sports.
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Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
This kind of statement epitomizes the aggressive war metaphors that often appear in corporate communication.
—João Cotter Salvado
donal Crilly, Harvard Business Review, 3 Jan. 2025
The player who sparked that incredible run also epitomizes it.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
His play against Murray with the game on the line Sunday epitomizes what Wonnum has brought to the defense.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Featuring a gold hardware infill detail on the temple, the Goldie epitomizes quiet luxury but elevated with this season’s hottest burgundy shade.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
DreamSofa's Toronto SoLifestyle 51 Sectional DreamSofa's Toronto SoLifestyle 51 Sectional epitomizes modern minimalism with a European flair.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Hongsheng Zhu, an assistant professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong who studies Chinese governance, said this trend of nocturnal cycling epitomizes a local event going national primarily due to the algorithm of short video platforms and coverage by central media.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Located in the main square of the town, the property epitomizes hygge with a cozy vibe that’s impossible to resist.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
This kind of statement epitomizes the aggressive war metaphors that often appear in corporate communication.
—João Cotter Salvado
donal Crilly, Harvard Business Review, 3 Jan. 2025
The player who sparked that incredible run also epitomizes it.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
His play against Murray with the game on the line Sunday epitomizes what Wonnum has brought to the defense.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Featuring a gold hardware infill detail on the temple, the Goldie epitomizes quiet luxury but elevated with this season’s hottest burgundy shade.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
DreamSofa's Toronto SoLifestyle 51 Sectional DreamSofa's Toronto SoLifestyle 51 Sectional epitomizes modern minimalism with a European flair.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Hongsheng Zhu, an assistant professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong who studies Chinese governance, said this trend of nocturnal cycling epitomizes a local event going national primarily due to the algorithm of short video platforms and coverage by central media.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Located in the main square of the town, the property epitomizes hygge with a cozy vibe that’s impossible to resist.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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The device features two lenses — a wide-angle one and an auto-tracking one — and an optional AI analysis feature that keeps track of and summarizes the bath’s visitors.Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
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Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Known for her collaborations with Jason Wu and Eileen Fisher, Piazza embodies the ethos of thoughtful creation.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Highlighting their innovative spirit and adaptability, this global initiative features five creatives whose work embodies the fusion of art, function, and technology, and staying on task with MOFT accessories.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum.Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Epitomizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizes. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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