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as in to summarize
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 to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomize
His sound epitomized the lore of SoCal Wilson, who died Wednesday at 82, was one of music’s true visionaries, if that’s the right word for a guy who dealt in the endless possibility of sound.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Picking a Panthers player to epitomize the Panthers’ 6-1 Game 3 rout of Edmonton Monday would be a choice between defenseman Aaron Ekblad and center Sam Bennett.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Ironic isn’t strong enough to describe the scene — a coincidental confluence of events that epitomized a whirlwind weekend in Houston.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Two moments that epitomized those Panthers came in Game 3 of the 1996 Eastern Conference final against Pittsburgh.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Picking a Panthers player to epitomize the Panthers’ 6-1 Game 3 rout of Edmonton Monday would be a choice between defenseman Aaron Ekblad and center Sam Bennett.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Ironic isn’t strong enough to describe the scene — a coincidental confluence of events that epitomized a whirlwind weekend in Houston.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Two moments that epitomized those Panthers came in Game 3 of the 1996 Eastern Conference final against Pittsburgh.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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The motive can be summarized as pure agency, pure evil; in other words, premeditated murder.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
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This week's Think Texas column summarizes her work.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rubbing Salt In The Wound: Expatriation Tax Regime The current expatriation regime is embodied in IRC Section 877A, enacted in 2008 to deter wealthy Americans from renouncing citizenship to avoid taxes.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The new conference space embodies a chic dining area, opposed to a stereotypically bland meeting room.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Israel Brigs, another panelist, outlined what’s at stake: loss of contract eligibility, revenue, and prime contractor status.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The county has outlined terms for a new lease agreement that would be for 11 years, including the 2025 season, with options for five two-year extensions.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the collective defense offered by NATO in a reversal of his previous criticism of the alliance.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Back in June, Offerman responded to conservative media figure Michael Flynn Jr., who used a gif of Ron throwing a computer in a dumpster in a Parks and Rec episode to symbolize his disdain for Pride Month.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The raid captured national attention, with Peanut's death symbolizing an out-of-control local government to some.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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But these products should be flexible enough to incorporate material feedback from financial institutions and deliver strategic rules and solutions that help keep fraud detection one step ahead of fraudsters.—
Sunny Banerjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For an easy way to boost your fiber intake, try incorporating a few of the foods listed above into your favorite meals and snacks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 July 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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