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as in summarizes
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 embodies
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomizes
DreamSofa's Toronto SoLifestyle 51 Sectional DreamSofa's Toronto SoLifestyle 51 Sectional epitomizes modern minimalism with a European flair.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Hongsheng Zhu, an assistant professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong who studies Chinese governance, said this trend of nocturnal cycling epitomizes a local event going national primarily due to the algorithm of short video platforms and coverage by central media.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Located in the main square of the town, the property epitomizes hygge with a cozy vibe that’s impossible to resist.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Lakhani was equating the academic support with the highest level of organization and execution that epitomizes the training of a Navy Seal, the special operation force that stands for sea, air and land teams.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Rimmed with cinnamon and sugar and available at multiple Indiana Tap locations including downtown, this autumn ale epitomizes the best parts of trying to turn every food and drink into pumpkin pie from September through November.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
And just in time for fall foliage season, the town has a new boutique hotel that perfectly epitomizes its historic roots without compromising modern-day luxuries.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Venus in Scorpio trine Mars in Cancer epitomizes the meaning of soul recognition.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
To me, that epitomizes the religious experience to some degree.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Hongsheng Zhu, an assistant professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong who studies Chinese governance, said this trend of nocturnal cycling epitomizes a local event going national primarily due to the algorithm of short video platforms and coverage by central media.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Located in the main square of the town, the property epitomizes hygge with a cozy vibe that’s impossible to resist.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Lakhani was equating the academic support with the highest level of organization and execution that epitomizes the training of a Navy Seal, the special operation force that stands for sea, air and land teams.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Rimmed with cinnamon and sugar and available at multiple Indiana Tap locations including downtown, this autumn ale epitomizes the best parts of trying to turn every food and drink into pumpkin pie from September through November.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
And just in time for fall foliage season, the town has a new boutique hotel that perfectly epitomizes its historic roots without compromising modern-day luxuries.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Venus in Scorpio trine Mars in Cancer epitomizes the meaning of soul recognition.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
To me, that epitomizes the religious experience to some degree.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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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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Armed with a better picture of the illnesses, health authorities will develop a case definition, which summarizes the key features of the illness.Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nobody embodies the live events trend more than Swift, whose $2-billion worldwide Eras Tour just came to a close last weekend in Vancouver.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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LeBron James embodies this principle, proving that even under intense scrutiny, failure can be the spark for greatness.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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As for where that money is coming from, the report outlines three major categories.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability is also a growing concern for Mount Gay, and Branker outlines several steps the distillery has taken to reduce its environmental impact.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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