epitomize
verb
epit·o·mize
i-ˈpi-tə-ˌmīz 
epitomized; epitomizing
1
: to serve as the typical or ideal example of
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start to summer, but the Fourth of July is the holiday that most epitomizes it.—
Chris Morris
Chris Morris2
: to make or give an epitome of
Examples of epitomize in a Sentence
This student's struggles epitomize the trouble with our schools.
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, “Nice guys finish last”
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
That was epitomized in a memorable speech to the World Economic Forum by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
—Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
In Barnard, all-inclusive Twin Farms epitomizes rustic elegance on 300 acres of countryside with a history dating back to 1793.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Crespi junior forward Cayman Martin epitomizes that illustration after playing junior varsity basketball his sophomore season and blossoming into one of the team’s most reliable players.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitomize. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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epitomize
verb
epit·o·mize
i-ˈpit-ə-ˌmīz
epitomized; epitomizing
: to make or serve as an epitome of
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