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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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Recent Examples of epitome
Reversible Crossover Sweater $128 $89 at Lululemon This reversible sweater is the epitome of versatility.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Steve Rogers is clothed in the colors of the American flag as the epitome of patriotism and the American Dream, while Wakanda's guardian is royalty who fights on both the battlefield and the international political arena.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
For others, however, trying something new and fresh and immersing themselves into a local culture is the epitome of vacation, especially within the realm of food.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Poolside Gossip, regarded as the epitome of midcentury style and design, evokes lazy days by the water.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Steve Rogers is clothed in the colors of the American flag as the epitome of patriotism and the American Dream, while Wakanda's guardian is royalty who fights on both the battlefield and the international political arena.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
For others, however, trying something new and fresh and immersing themselves into a local culture is the epitome of vacation, especially within the realm of food.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Poolside Gossip, regarded as the epitome of midcentury style and design, evokes lazy days by the water.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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Project construction, once set to begin in 2024 and finish in 2026, is now estimated to start this month, according to the grant summary.Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Ada County District Judge Steven Hippler issued an order sealing the full list, according to a public case summary.Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Bravo Life Host: Natanya Bravo The Bravo Life breaks the act of manifestation step-by-step.Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, the art of manifestation is not just about wishful thinking or writing things down on a comprehensive list.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Edmiston Yachts ‘H3,’ 345 feet, Oceanco The most expensive yacht for sale in 2025 is a new take on an old classic.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Get the recipe > Spicy Beef Potstickers Enhance ground beef with chili oil for a spicy take on a Lunar New Year classic.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads, 27 Dec. 2024
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The stage was set for the Fourth, whose five movements add up to a summa of Bartók’s art, by turns tenaciously labored, sinuously swirling, nocturnally eerie, pizzicato-punchy, and flat-out wild.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
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In its new incarnation, the far right began to resemble the old far left.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The previous cinematic incarnation of Luthor, played by Jesse Eisenberg in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, took inspiration from tech billionaires such as Mark Zuckerberg.Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, who came into office promising that his administration would be different, ended up chipping away at these ideals himself.Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Yet Malick, though a living exemplar of the ideal of the auteur, has benefitted less from this phenomenon than other directors of his generation and calibre.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Black squares at the center of the grid form the outline of the dreidel and, in keeping with the song’s lyrics, the white dreidel squares contain only the letters C, L, A and Y.Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 20 best from 'Home Alone' to 'Die Hard' 15 must-see movies in theaters for the holidays, from 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2' The broad outline of the plot is the same in both versions, but with many details adjusted.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Anthropologie will amplify the Celandine launch with social media takeovers across their channels as well as robust Pinterest experiences designed to capture the essence of wanderlust.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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In essence, The Rock is holding WrestleMania 41, its potential main event and all of its top matches in the palm of his hand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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