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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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Recent Examples of epitome
The almond shape is the epitome of sophistication, while the zesty designs bring out the whimsy.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Both men argue one-party Democratic rule of California has destroyed a state once viewed as the epitome of the American dream.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The epitome of that tradition is Choral Evensong, an evening service of hymns, psalms and prayers laid out by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant archbishop of the Church of England, in 1549.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s the epitome of giving back to the community with pizazz.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Both men argue one-party Democratic rule of California has destroyed a state once viewed as the epitome of the American dream.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The epitome of that tradition is Choral Evensong, an evening service of hymns, psalms and prayers laid out by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant archbishop of the Church of England, in 1549.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s the epitome of giving back to the community with pizazz.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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His breakdown moment with Lane’s Willy, whose explosive temper is finally subdued by his son’s desperate need to be seen, draws out all the tragic heartbreak of a classic that has been liberated from the customary domestic trappings only to be made more intimate.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Who could forget that instant classic?—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The painting is a mini summa of two key tendencies running through Shahn’s work: self-quotation and cheekiness.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.—
Brendan Fitzgerald,
Longreads,
27 Dec. 2024
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That point has echoed through every incarnation of The Rocky Horror Show since.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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That incarnation lasted through two world wars but was gone by 1963.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Catholic tradition has long sought to reform the world according to its ideals, even if that means working with people who have a very different understanding of the good.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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But their existence challenges the American ideal that suburban single-family houses are meant for homeowners, and their growth is now in jeopardy.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene The faint outline of distant mountains shapes a far-off horizon, where the spluttering of racing 4x4s belongs to another world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Herd is currently laying out the outline of the flag on the ground.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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That is at the essence of why the Timberwolves are on the verge of knocking the Nuggets in the first round for the first time since 2022.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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In essence, the aircraft gives the Chinese navy the capability to fight through defending space from a carrier.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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