How to Use epitome in a Sentence

epitome

noun
  • King’s round was the epitome of the up and down day many players experienced.
    Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Brown is the epitome of a high-upside Day 3 pick for the Cowboys in the fourth round.
    John Owning, Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2021
  • This two-piece jogger set is the epitome of comfort, made from a lightweight fabric that will keep you warm, but not overheated.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • And to those that say Coinbase is the epitome of a 'meme stock' that trades without regard to the fundamentals.
    Julia Chatterley, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The epitome of that violation, of being controlled ended in the death and murder of his own mother by his own hands.
    Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Because to me that really is the epitome of how American cuisine evolves.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Coming up with original ideas is the epitome of entrepreneurship, and it’s been ranked as the top factor for the future success of a business.
    Vahe Tirakyan, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • This gorgeous waterfront home is the epitome of luxury beachside living.
    Kendall Cornish, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2021
  • The Inside is one of our favorite brands for affordable custom furnishings, and this X-shaped bench is the epitome of how fab their wares are.
    Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The legendary left bank club located at 15 rue Princesse in St Germain des Près is the epitome of cool.
    Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Nylon Vela Backpack is the epitome of under-the-radar, anti-luxury luxury.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Madeline is always positive, supportive and the epitome of sportsmanship.
    oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Black people have shown resilience for centuries and Tulsa represented the epitome of black excellence & tenacity.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2021
  • At the time the move seemed the epitome of tone-deafness.
    Patrick Comiskey, latimes.com, 11 July 2018
  • This new Drake is the epitome of a 2020s-era Drizzy drop.
    Vulture, 6 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • As far as one-pan meals goes, this is the epitome of ease.
    Jasmine Grant, Essence, 8 Apr. 2020
  • 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
  • The rooms at the La Majestic are the epitome of French chic.
    Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024
  • Chuck Yeager sat in the cockpit as the ur-pilot, the epitome of the Right Stuff.
    Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2022
  • For Scott, the opera glove is the epitome of camp and elegance.
    Rachel Hahn, Vogue, 7 May 2019
  • The fatwa is the epitome of this — the world actively wants to kill him.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2017
  • There was a time when Doom was the epitome of 3D PC gaming.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2022
  • This kid is the epitome of what any coach would want to build a program around.
    oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Gavin was the epitome of a student-athlete, and a leader on and off the field.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2022
  • These three are the epitome of what a leader and a captain is.
    Jacob Calvin Meyer, baltimoresun.com, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Mink coats were seen as the epitome of style and class a few decades ago, as The New York Times has noted.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Their first boutique, in the heart of Paris on Rue Saint-Honoré, is the epitome of cool.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Located on the shores of Lake Kezar, the resort is the epitome of fun for all.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024

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