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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
This show epitomizes an international production.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Recently reissued by original label Rough Trade Records, Songs to Remember epitomizes the group’s attempt to reconcile an art-school background, 1977-era punk ethics, and an obsession with chart pop into a musical statement as stately and cohesive as a book of sonnets.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the softball field, Jillian Albayati epitomizes the words of Theodore Roosevelt.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps because of Chicago’s many diverse neighborhoods, or its blue-collar history, or its frigid winters, the city epitomizes the values of hard work, kindness toward others, humility, and basic common-sense and decency.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Haugh’s attitude and approach have fueled a rise that epitomizes Golden and his staff’s ability to develop players.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, the brand epitomizes luxurious sleep.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Recently reissued by original label Rough Trade Records, Songs to Remember epitomizes the group’s attempt to reconcile an art-school background, 1977-era punk ethics, and an obsession with chart pop into a musical statement as stately and cohesive as a book of sonnets.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
On the softball field, Jillian Albayati epitomizes the words of Theodore Roosevelt.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps because of Chicago’s many diverse neighborhoods, or its blue-collar history, or its frigid winters, the city epitomizes the values of hard work, kindness toward others, humility, and basic common-sense and decency.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Haugh’s attitude and approach have fueled a rise that epitomizes Golden and his staff’s ability to develop players.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, the brand epitomizes luxurious sleep.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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Powell traditionally appears at a news conference after each FOMC meeting wraps up and summarizes the panel's views on the state of the economy — an event that is closely watched by markets.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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One such company is Blueprint, an AI assistant that summarizes sessions, updates electronic health records, and helps individual therapists track patient progress.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Is there a musician who embodies that to you?—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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