epitomize

verb

i-ˈpi-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce epitomize (audio)
Definition of epitomizenext
1
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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2
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 For an older generation, Marty Scorsese epitomized cool. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 For Levato, Gen Zs epitomize the conundrum. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026 The value of coming together to share conversation and a glass of wine is a concept epitomized by the grassroots organization Come Together – A Community for Wine, Inc. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Universities, currently epitomizing the gerontocratic turn of American workplaces, could easily be transformed into models for dignified retirement once mandatory age limits are restored. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for epitomize
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  1. summarize
  2. embody
  3. outline
  4. express
  5. symbolize
  6. incorporate
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  • Large language models can summarize sentiment, identify recurring themes and use guest feedback to shape recommendations.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
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  • Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
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  • The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition.
    — Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of express
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  • On Monday morning, Pope Leo XIV presented him with a special vestment to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of Catholics.
    — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
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  • The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Tennis and pickleball courts, a spa and wellness center where therapies incorporate local botanicals and traditional Hawaiian techniques, four pools (including an adults-only option), and direct beach access.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
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