How to Use epitome in a Sentence

epitome

noun
  • Mocha manes are the epitome of rich brunette.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Brno must be the epitome of this.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
  • To have both of them now under the same roof was the epitome of luck.
    — Victor Lodato, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
  • This year has been the epitome of why the sport has been struggling.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
  • This kid is the epitome of what any coach would want to build a program around.
    — oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Biles' hair and makeup was the epitome of glam.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Last but not least, this biker shorts lounge set is the epitome of sporty chic.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 June 2026
  • Ward’s first weekend on the job was the epitome of what he’d been brought on to fix.
    — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Oct. 2022
  • This bag itself may be the epitome of that, for all golfers who want that panache in their game.
    — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
  • These three are the epitome of what a leader and a captain is.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, baltimoresun.com, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Many point to vaccines as the epitome of how the response has gone wrong.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
  • This is the epitome of mare e montagna (mountain and sea).
    — Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This smoky, green-and-black marbled nail look is the epitome of moody nail designs.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This pantry pasta sauce is glossy, silky, and the epitome of comfort food.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
  • This darling dress is the epitome of comfy-chic.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This classic oversized sweater is the epitome of cozy.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • This Anrabess 2-piece matching lounge set is the epitome of ease.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Eve has become the epitome of a soft life for Black women around the world.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 July 2025
  • Gavin was the epitome of a student-athlete, and a leader on and off the field.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Kirk was the epitome of a happy warrior.
    — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • There are beautiful books that are the epitome of what the heart and soul of fine dining is.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
  • To those who knew and loved him, Larry was the very epitome of a loveable rogue.
    — courant.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • For Scott, the opera glove is the epitome of camp and elegance.
    — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, 7 May 2019
  • Adding a pastel floral design over top makes this the epitome of spring.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • That’s a guy that is just the epitome of what an offensive lineman is supposed to be like.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This strategy is the epitome of high risk, high reward.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • These were the epitome of excellence, in a savory stock.
    — Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Granny was the epitome of a Southern lady if there ever was one.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Kevin is the epitome of the American dream.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Sunsets here are the epitome of the beauty of Southern lake days.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

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