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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
What to try: The Nashville hot chicken sandwich ($17) epitomizes comfort food.
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Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Here's why Scorpios epitomize Halloween and all things mystifying.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was examined for a concussion and suffered a season-ending spinal bruise in a defeat that epitomized the Rams’ historic hangover that followed their victory in Super Bowl LVI.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Wabi Nori sets itself apart by emphasizing both culinary perfection and the development of a cozy, social setting that epitomizes Japanese hospitality.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Here's why Scorpios epitomize Halloween and all things mystifying.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was examined for a concussion and suffered a season-ending spinal bruise in a defeat that epitomized the Rams’ historic hangover that followed their victory in Super Bowl LVI.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Wabi Nori sets itself apart by emphasizing both culinary perfection and the development of a cozy, social setting that epitomizes Japanese hospitality.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Grande then tried to summarize what went awry in the interview.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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The game has come to embody the spirit of the armed forces; the Black Knights come from the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Midshipmen are from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Buendia arguably embodied that school of thought more than any other.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The design approach should follow traditional practices outlined by the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Next year, Arizona transportation officials are hoping to move to the next planning phase as outlined by the Federal Railroad Administration.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Moustafa expressed concern over the lack of security at the grave sites, emphasizing the need to preserve them to safeguard critical evidence for future investigations.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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