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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
The main lounge is designed as a luxurious beach house, epitomized by sliding glass doors on three sides that open to a large pool deck, with seating and a bar, that houses a glass-bottom pool throwing natural light on the beach club below.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Where to Stay in Bora Bora The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Expect paradise epitomized, with soft, white-sand beaches, roomy overwater and beach villas, and butler service at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Critics might argue that the Soup Drops epitomize the excesses of modern food culture, where tradition and ceremony are replaced with convenience at all costs.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Where to Stay in Bora Bora The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Expect paradise epitomized, with soft, white-sand beaches, roomy overwater and beach villas, and butler service at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Critics might argue that the Soup Drops epitomize the excesses of modern food culture, where tradition and ceremony are replaced with convenience at all costs.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Or, have another model summarize text and take down meeting minutes.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Should the judges agree to close the case, a major impediment to the public release of Smith's report summarizing the classified documents investigation would be eliminated.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Brown’s work as Darden provides much of the emotional heart of the story; the character embodies the conflicting perspectives in L.A.’s racially stratified communities that swirled around the case.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the romance of Paris—the city of love—this collection embodies the charm and allure that fills its streets.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Outer Space Treaty outlines principles for the peaceful exploration and use of outer space and celestial bodies.—
Wayne N White Jr,
The Conversation,
31 Jan. 2025
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That May Not Be Enough To that end, Hancock meticulously outlined the first hour of the movie and started writing.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Each aria-song, through middling Latin pop and rap hybrids, expresses the egomania of sociopaths.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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About a decade later, the federal government expressed interest in developing the railway to expand Alaskan mining operations.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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