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as in summarizing
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 embodying
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomizing
Every major event has a chair, which is to say, ideally, somebody whose life and accomplishments can work as a beacon epitomizing the tenets and raison d’etre of the event.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The center fielder wrapped up a 7-for-14, seven-RBI series at the plate, epitomizing the overall positive outlook of his team’s recent production.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The center fielder wrapped up a 7-for-14, seven-RBI series at the plate, epitomizing the overall positive outlook of his team’s recent production.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizing
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Reflective listening means repeating or summarizing what your partner said in your own words.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The details of the letter are significantly more substantial than those shared in Board President Ben Avey’s announcement at Tuesday’s meeting summarizing the board’s recent actions following the completion of an independent investigation into Bloise’s conduct.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Embody Servant Leadership Middle managers can strengthen their relationships with direct reports by embodying servant leadership, acting as a coach rather than a traditional boss.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While many corporate executives have grown more cautious about speaking on issues that could be seen as political, Santo Domingo has only amplified her voice, embodying her belief that women should lead the industry with integrity and purpose.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy has also recently cleaned house in the CDC’s critical advisory committee, which makes vaccine policy recommendations to the CDC’s director, including those outlining who should get vaccinated, with what vaccines and at what age.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Since the discovery of PFAS, town officials — who are elected volunteers — feel there hasn't been a lot of guidance from the state, other than outlining that something needs to be done to bring the PFAS levels down.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Epitomizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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